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The Forgotten Faces

Synopsis

“The Forgotten Faces (1961), a film reconstruction of the Hungarian revolution of 1956, won Watkins another amateur Oscar, and to this day, the film is praised in England as "one of the most memorable amateur films ever made".

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Peter Watkins
Screenplay & Story
Peter Watkins
Original Title
The Forgotten Faces
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
18m
Production Studios
Playcraft Film Unit

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Watkins

Screenplay & Story

Peter Watkins

Director of Photography

Michael Hall

Film Editing

Peter Watkins

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Watkins

Peter Watkins

Writer

Peter Watkins

Peter Watkins

Director

Peter Watkins

Peter Watkins

Editor

Michael Hall

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Forgotten Faces.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forgotten Faces

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Forgotten Faces about?

“The Forgotten Faces (1961), a film reconstruction of the Hungarian revolution of 1956, won Watkins another amateur Oscar, and to this day, the film is praised in England as "one of the most memorable amateur films ever made".

Who directed The Forgotten Faces?

The Forgotten Faces was directed by Peter Watkins.

Who stars in The Forgotten Faces?

The principal cast of The Forgotten Faces includes Frank Hickey, Michael Roy, John Newing, Stan Mercer, Irene Mallaid.

When was The Forgotten Faces released and how long is it?

The Forgotten Faces was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 18m.