Face to Face
Originally released in 1984. Face to Face is a drama film. directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Starring Ashokan, P. Ganga, and Vishwanathan
Synopsis
The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated with the murder of the owner of a tile factory. He is considered to be dead by his party and they even erect a memorial for him. But he makes an unexpected comeback almost 10 years later, after the first communist ministry gained and lost power in Kerala and after the Communist Party of India has split. On his return, he spends his time sleeping and drinking. His come back is first a puzzle and then an embarrassment to his comrades and family. As the disappointment on his new face grows, he is found murdered. The film ends when both the communist parties jointly celebrate his martyrdom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1984
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
ML
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ML
Production Companies
- General Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Face to Face about?
The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated wit...
Who directed Face to Face?
Face to Face was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
How long is Face to Face?
Face to Face has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Face to Face released?
Face to Face was released on January 6, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Face to Face?
The main cast of Face to Face includes Ashokan, P. Ganga, Vishwanathan, Balan K Nair, Kaviyoor Ponnamma.