A Face in the Crowd

(1957)Directed by Elia Kazan125 minDrama
POWER! He loved it! He took it raw in big gulpfuls … he liked the taste, the way it mixed with the bourbon and the sin in his blood!

The rise of a raucous hayseed named Lonesome Rhodes from itinerant Ozark guitar picker to local media rabble-rouser to TV superstar and political king-maker. Marcia Jeffries is the innocent Sarah Lawrence girl who discovers the great man in a back-country jail and is the first to fall under his spell.

Andy Griffithas Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes
Patricia Nealas Marcia Jeffries
Anthony Franciosaas Joey DePalma
Walter Matthauas Mel Miller
Lee Remickas Betty Lou Fleckum
Percy Waramas General Haynesworth
Paul McGrathas Macey
Rod Brasfieldas Beanie
Marshall Neilanas Senator Worthington Fuller
Alexander Kirklandas Jim Collier
CICharles Irvingas Mr. Luffler
Howard Smithas J.B. Jeffries
Kay Medfordas First Mrs. Rhodes
Big Jeff Bessas Sheriff Big Jeff Bess
Henry Sharpas Abe Steiner
R.G. Armstrongas Teleprompter Operator (uncredited)
Lois Nettletonas Mr. Macey's Nurse (uncredited)
Diana Sandsas Homeless Woman (uncredited)
Rip Tornas Barry Mills (uncredited)
Beverly Bentleyas Page Girl (uncredited)
John Blissas Barefoot Baritone (uncredited)
Noah Keenas TV Director (uncredited)