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The Man Without a Face

PG-1319931h 55mMel Gibson
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 68% · Metacritic 62

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"A fatherless boy had almost given up all his dreams... until one man believed in him enough to make them come true."

Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfigured from an automobile accident ten years earlier, in which a boy was incinerated--and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Also suspected of being a paedophile, he is befriended by Chuck, causing the town's suspicions and hostility to be ignited.

Drama
FriendshipBoarding SchoolSuspicionFace TransplantTeacherLoveAccident1960s

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man Without a Face (1993) about?

Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfigured from an automobile accident ten years earlier, in which a boy was incinerated--and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Also suspected of being a paedophile, he is befriended by Chuck, causing the town's suspicions and hostility to be ignited.

Who stars in The Man Without a Face?

The Man Without a Face stars Mel Gibson (Justin McLeod), Nick Stahl (Charles E. 'Chuck' Norstadt), Margaret Whitton (Catherine Palin), Fay Masterson (Gloria Norstadt), Gaby Hoffmann (Megan Norstadt). The film was directed by Mel Gibson.

How long is The Man Without a Face?

The Man Without a Face has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1993. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Man Without a Face worth watching?

The Man Without a Face holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 68. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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