# A Face in the Crowd \(The Criterion Collection\) DVD

A Face in the Crowd from The Criterion Collection is a widescreen DVD of Elia Kazan’s 1957 film starring Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal. Its listed runtime is just over two hours, and customer feedback highlights Griffith’s performance and the story’s continued relevance.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: B07MGJ6WKL
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
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- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 652

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## At a glance

- Directed by Elia Kazan from a screenplay by Budd Schulberg, according to the listing.
- The film is described as a satire about the relationship between media and politics.
- Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal star, with Griffith in a role described as uncharacteristically sinister.

## Pros

- Single-disc widescreen DVD presentation with English language and subtitle listings.
- The 2-hour-and-6-minute runtime and named director and cast make the edition easy to identify.

## Cons

- DVD format may not suit buyers seeking a higher-definition disc format.

## Specifications

### Disc and presentation
- Format: NTSC, Widescreen
- Number of discs: 1
- Color: Color
- Language: English
### Film
- Runtime: 2 hours and 6 minutes
- Director: Elia Kazan
- Contributors: Andy Griffith, Elia Kazan, Patricia Neal
- Actors: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Release date: April 23, 2019
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers seeking Elia Kazan’s film on DVD.
- Fans of Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, or Criterion Collection releases.
- Viewers interested in a satirical film about media and politics.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking Blu-ray or 4K UHD.
- Viewers who require subtitles in a language other than English.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is strongly favorable toward the film, especially Andy Griffith’s performance, the story, and its perceived relevance to contemporary life. Those points may matter to viewers choosing a character-driven satire, but they describe reactions to the film rather than verification of this DVD’s picture or sound quality.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises Andy Griffith’s performance and the story’s ending monologue.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the film as entertaining and still relevant.

## Frequently asked questions

### What format is this edition?
The listing identifies it as a one-disc NTSC widescreen DVD.
### What language and subtitles are listed?
English is listed for both language and subtitles.
### Who directed and stars in the film?
Elia Kazan is listed as director. Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal are listed as actors.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

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