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A Face in the Crowd (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

A Face in the Crowd from The Criterion Collection is a widescreen Blu-ray drama directed by Elia Kazan and starring Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal. Its story is described as a satire about the relationship between media and politics, and customer feedback particularly praises Griffith's performance and the film's continuing relevance.

At a glance

  • Elia Kazan directed the drama, with Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal among the credited performers.
  • The film is described as a satire about the connection between media and politics.
  • Listed as a single-disc widescreen Blu-ray with English language and English subtitles.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • A focused Criterion Collection release of Elia Kazan's drama, with the disc format and runtime clearly listed.
  • Customer feedback calls out Andy Griffith's forceful performance and the story's continued relevance.

Technical specifications

12 specifications
Film and edition
FormatWidescreen
GenreDrama
StudioCriterion Collection
Number of discs1
Release dateApril 23, 2019
Credits and language
DirectorElia Kazan
ActorsAndy Griffith, Patricia Neal
ContributorAndy Griffith, Elia Kazan, Patricia Neal
LanguageEnglish
Runtime and rating
Runtime2 hours and 6 minutes
MPAA ratingNR (Not Rated)
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers interested in Elia Kazan, Andy Griffith, or Patricia Neal.
  • Collectors looking for this film on a single-disc widescreen Blu-ray.
  • Audiences drawn to stories about media, politics, and celebrity.

Less suited to

  • Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD edition, which is not the format listed here.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 652 ratings
  • 5 stars82%82%
  • 4 stars12%12%
  • 3 stars3%3%
  • 2 stars1%1%
  • 1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights Andy Griffith's powerful performance, the story and its ending monologue, and the film's perceived relevance to contemporary life. Those reactions may matter most to viewers choosing it for the acting and subject matter, rather than for a particular picture format. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, though ratings alone do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise Andy Griffith's performance and the story.
  • Feedback describes the film as relevant today and entertaining.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed A Face in the Crowd?

The listing names Elia Kazan as director.

Who stars in the film?

Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal are listed as actors.

What are the listed runtime and disc count?

The runtime is 2 hours and 6 minutes, and the listing specifies 1 disc.

Does this edition include subtitles?

English subtitles are listed.

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