The Face of Fear
Synopsis
A young Iowa schoolteacher, thinking she is dying of leukemia, goes to San Francisco, where she hires a mob killer to take her life. However, she soon changes her mind, and with the help of the local police, tries to find the killer before he fulfills his part of the bargain.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George McCowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Fast, Edward Hume
- Original Score
- Morton Stevens
- Original Title
- The Face of Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George McCowan
Howard Fast, Edward Hume
Morton Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
George McCowan
Director
Howard Fast
Writer
Edward Hume
Writer
Morton Stevens
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Face of Fear
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What is The Face of Fear about?
A young Iowa schoolteacher, thinking she is dying of leukemia, goes to San Francisco, where she hires a mob killer to take her life. However, she soon changes her mind, and with the help of the local police, tries to find the killer before he fulfills his part of the bargain.
Who directed The Face of Fear?
The Face of Fear was directed by George McCowan.
Who stars in The Face of Fear?
The principal cast of The Face of Fear includes Ricardo Montalban, Jack Warden, Elizabeth Ashley, Dane Clark, Burr DeBenning.
When was The Face of Fear released and how long is it?
The Face of Fear was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Face of Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Face of Fear was composed by Morton Stevens.