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The Man Without a Face (1993) -- Chuck wants to leave home but can't make the grade for boarding school. Then he finds out the disfigured recluse living nearby is an ex-teacher.

Overview

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Director:
Mel Gibson
Writers (WGA):
Isabelle Holland (novel)
Malcolm MacRury (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
25 August 1993 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
A fatherless boy had almost given up all his dreams... until one man believed in him enough to make them come true.
Plot:
Chuck wants to leave home but can't make the grade for boarding school. Then he finds out the disfigured recluse living nearby is an ex-teacher. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
Mel Gibson's Film Company Signs Deal With Fox
 (From WENN. 18 March 2002)

User Comments:
heartwarming and awe-inspiring more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for mature subject matter.
Runtime:
115 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (DuArt)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Filming Locations:
Bath, Maine, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Mel Gibson cast himself in the role of McLeod only after he was unable to find any other satisfactory actor willing to take the part. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Chuck is dressing for his practice exam, the first shot of him in front of the mirror he ties his tie up to the collar. In the next shot he is fixing his hair and you can see that the tie is not tied to the top of the collar. more
Quotes:
Justin McLeod: Is it this? Is this what you see? I assure you it is human. But if that's all you see, then you don't see me. You can't see me. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Simpsons: In Marge We Trust (#8.22)" (1997) more
Soundtrack:
CH'ELLA MI CREDA more

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19 out of 19 people found the following comment useful:-
heartwarming and awe-inspiring, 17 May 2004

Mel is back and better than ever in "The Man Without A Face." This is Mel's finest film to date as an actor and director. Not only is it touching and heartwarming but it showcases one of the best actor turned directors in Mel Gibson. "The Man Without A Face" would be my choice for one of the most touching films I've ever seen.

Gibson certainly knew what he was doing as performed along side a newcomer named Nick Stahl. I can't tell people enough positive things about this newcomer who possesses rare natural talent.

Gibson played his character Justin McCleod the way actors should portray the characters.......with heart. I can't think of a film that showed the world the reality behind people in Justin's situation. Gibson crafted the story very carefully and it shows.

Mel Gibson is an actor with heart and has brought it to big screen as McCleod. I would venture to guess that this role is not that far off than his real-life role as husband and father.

When I saw this film, I didn't have to do much but sit back, eat popcorn and drink my soft drink. I knew it was going to be a moving, touching and heartfelt film.

However, it turned out to be much more. I was pleasantly surprised how Gibson crafted this film into a work of art by using his knowledge of working in front of the camera.

I knew by the end of this film everyone involved with this awesome film from the talented director/actor to the up and coming star along with the viewing audience had fun making and watching "The Man Without A Face."

I recommend this film to anyone and everyone young and old who loves movies.

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