The Man Without a Face
“A fatherless boy had almost given up all his dreams... until one man believed in him enough to make them come true.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Man Without a Face (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-08
Top Cast
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Mel Gibson
Justin McLeod
Nick Stahl
Charles E. 'Chuck' Norstadt
Margaret Whitton
Catherine Palin
Fay Masterson
Gloria Norstadt
Gaby Hoffmann
Megan Norstadt
Geoffrey Lewis
Chief Wayne Stark
Richard Masur
Prof. Carl Hartley
Michael DeLuise
Douglas Hall, Gloria's Boyfriend
Ethan Phillips
Todd Lansing
Jean De Baer
Mrs. Lansing
Jack De Mave
Mr. Cooper
Viva
Mrs. Cooper
Justin Kanew
Rob Lansing
Sean Kellman
David Taylor-Fife
Chris Lineburg
Scott Pearson
Kelly Wood
Amy Banks
Jessica Taisey
Signy Eaton
David A. McLaughlin
Chuck's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.83x
+$16.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm MacRury
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Man Without a Face
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.6M
- Production Studios
- Icon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Gibson
Malcolm MacRury, Isabelle Holland
James Horner
Donald McAlpine
Antony Gibbs
Bruce Davey
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Gibson
Director
Bruce Davey
Producer
Malcolm MacRury
Screenplay
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Barbara Dunphy
Production Design
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Without a Face
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What is The Man Without a Face 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 directed The Man Without a Face?
The Man Without a Face was directed by Mel Gibson.
Who stars in The Man Without a Face?
The principal cast of The Man Without a Face includes Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl, Margaret Whitton, Fay Masterson, Gaby Hoffmann.
When was The Man Without a Face released and how long is it?
The Man Without a Face was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Man Without a Face?
The Man Without a Face had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $36.6M at the worldwide box office (1.83 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Man Without a Face?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Without a Face was composed by James Horner.
Is The Man Without a Face based on a book or true story?
The Man Without a Face is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Isabelle Holland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Without a Face?
The Man Without a Face holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).