Face to Face (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, Face to Face is a drama, crime and western film directed by John Brahm, running about 89 minutes. “An exciting feature with two famous-author stories...two outstanding casts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two short films released together under a collective title. The first, "Secret Sharer", directed by John Brahm and starring James Mason, is based on a short story by Joseph Conrad. The second tale, "Bride Comes to Yellow Sky", directed by Bretaigne Windust and starring Robert Preston, is adapted from Stephen Crane's short story.
Who’s in it. Face to Face stars James Mason as The Captain, Michael Pate as Leggatt, Gene Lockhart as Archbold and Albert Sharpe as Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Face to Face 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 to Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face to Face tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Face to Face (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Face to Face change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Face to Face worth watching?
- Face to Face holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Face to Face?
- Face to Face stars James Mason, Michael Pate, Gene Lockhart, Albert Sharpe and Robert Preston.
- When was Face to Face released?
- Face to Face was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.