A Face in the Crowd (1957)
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Andy Griffith makes a spectacular film debut in this searing drama as Lonesome Rhodes, a philosophical country-western singer discovered in a tanktown jail by radio talent scout Patricia Neal and her assistant Walter Matthau. They decide that Rhodes is worthy of a radio spot, but the unforeseen result is that the gangly, aw-shucks entertainer becomes an overnight sensation not simply... read more
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" A Face in the Crowd (1957), based on Budd Schulberg’s “Your Arkansas Traveler,” published in Some Faces in the Crowd (1953). "
" Director: Elia Kazan His 13th movie My 12th movie watched from the director Wow, Andy Griffith delivers a powerhouse performances that is so good it doesn't matter how many episodes of his self-titled tv show you've you will see him in a whole new light with incredible Elia Kazan film. As good as Griffith is he doesn't matter without an amazing performance by Patricia Neal. Likely her best. Added to Lists: Top Ten Films - Elia Kazan Top Ten Performances - Patricia Neal __________ Locat"
"“Andy Griffith’s singing voice is raw, and it’s got a dangerous sexuality that works with his character…. There’s something about Lee Remick in this movie – kind of like a sexpot that shot out of the cannon. She’s very seductive, like Lolita, but knowing her power and using it to get out of her situation…. This film is just a sock to the gut.” - Rose McGowan “It’s so powerful, a great example of how deceiving television can be…. This is about a man who literally seduces"