

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".
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- 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
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins
Michael Hall
Peter Watkins
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Peter Watkins
Writer
Peter Watkins
Director
Peter Watkins
Editor
Michael Hall
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forgotten Faces
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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.



















