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The Face of Truth (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1951, The Face of Truth is a drama and crime film directed by Bodil Ipsen, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Lau Lauritzen plays an ordinary architect, with a wife and a son. He gets accused for killing a 10-year old girl, and of course nobody doubts he's the one. Even his wife and his uncle has trouble believing him, but at least they don't tell him.

Who’s in it. The Face of Truth stars Lau Lauritzen Jr. as Arkitekten Troels Rolff, Grethe Thordahl as Arkitektens hustru, Ib Schønberg as Redaktøren and Lisbeth Movin as Redaktørens datter frk. Sonja, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Face of Truth 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 The Face of Truth page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Face of Truth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Face of Truth (1951)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Face of Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Face of Truth worth watching?
The Face of Truth holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Face of Truth?
The Face of Truth stars Lau Lauritzen Jr., Grethe Thordahl, Ib Schønberg, Lisbeth Movin and Johannes Meyer.
When was The Face of Truth released?
The Face of Truth was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.