Face of Fire (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1959, Face of Fire is a drama film directed by Albert Band, running about 79 minutes. “Who Would Dare Lift the Mask!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A local handyman saves a child in a fire, but the burns he receives disfigure his face so much that the townspeople avoid him.
Who’s in it. Face of Fire stars James Whitmore as Monk Johnson, Royal Dano as Jake Winter, Bettye Ackerman as Grace Trescott and Cameron Mitchell as Ned Trescott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Face of Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Face of Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face of Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Face of Fire (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Face of Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Face of Fire worth watching?
- Face of Fire holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Face of Fire?
- Face of Fire stars James Whitmore, Royal Dano, Bettye Ackerman, Cameron Mitchell and Miko Oscard.
- When was Face of Fire released?
- Face of Fire was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.