Face au crime (1956) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1956 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1956, Face au crime is an action, thriller, drame and policier film directed by Don Siegel, running about 91 minutes. “How can you tell them to be good when their girl friends like them better when they're bad!...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Frankie Dane est le leader d’un gang de voyous, les Hornets. Publiquement humilié par Mc Allister, membre d’une bande rivale, il décide de le tuer. Mais seuls deux de ses acolytes acceptent de l’aider, le reste de la bande, effrayé, s’y refuse, notamment son propre frère. La scission provoquée par ce projet fou va mettre la puce à l’oreille de Ben Wagner, un travailleur social, qui tentera de mettre un frein à cette escalade de violence.

Who’s in it. Face au crime stars James Whitmore as Ben Wagner, Sal Mineo as Angelo 'Baby' Gioia, John Cassavetes as Frankie Dane and Mark Rydell as Lou Macklin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Face au crime 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 au crime page.

If you liked it. Fans of Face au crime tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Face au crime (1956)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Face au crime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Face au crime worth watching?
Face au crime holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drame and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Face au crime?
Face au crime stars James Whitmore, Sal Mineo, John Cassavetes, Mark Rydell and Virginia Gregg.
When was Face au crime released?
Face au crime was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.