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The Man Without a Face

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Young Chuck Norstadt (Nick Stahl) wants nothing more than to join a prestigious military academy like his late father, but he is wary of the school's lofty academic standards. With only a single summer in which to study for the entrance exam, Chuck finds an unlikely tutor in the form of Justin McLeod (Mel Gibson), a disfigured recluse who was once a teacher. McLeod agrees to teach Chuck, and the two form a deep friendship -- until Chuck learns of the secret behind McLeod's terrible scars.
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Adrian Martin The Age (Australia) 07/27/2023
Gibson handles ably, if not imaginatively, this cross between a typical episode of The Wonder Years and a hothouse family melodrama in the vein of The Prince of Tides. Go to Full Review David Ansen Newsweek 03/04/2019
The Man Without a Face is such a noble, well-intentioned little film that one feels like an ogre picking on it. Alternately poky and melodramatic--and occasionally witty and insightful--the uneven screenplay too often strains credibility. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
3/4
The movie is Gibson's debut as a director, and shows him not only with a good visual sense, but with what is even rarer, the confidence to know what needs to be told and what can be left unsaid. Go to Full Review Quentin Falk Sunday Mirror (UK) Dec 16
5/5
A tear-jerking triumph. Go to Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine 10/09/2019
Stahl carries the film, with a fine performance balanced on the preadolescent cusp of spontaneity and craft. Once again, the story is about coming of age. Growing up, it seems, never goes out of fashion. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 04/21/2008
4/5
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Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 23 Success in 01 hour, 55 minutes, and 05 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring actor/director Mel Gibson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $23,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Mitch B Jul 10 This is a well-done drama. I love the interaction between the characters and it pulls you into the story so perfectly. A great piece of cinema. See more ARNI S 06/26/2024 Wish we had more actors like Mel Gibson this is a great movie. His character is reminiscent of those great individuals. I'm remember as a child growing up in the 50's and 60's who performed in some great movies. Hollywood just doesn't seem to be able to make movies like this anymore. Gibson is one of the great ones in my book. See more 08/08/2020 An enjoyable directorial debut for Mel Gibson that had a solid story and good acting from the rest of the cast. See more steve d 07/09/2020 The acting is good but there isn't much here. See more 05/09/2019 Nothing I can really take out of this to the real world except not to stare at people that look different from the norm, it makes them feel like shit. See more Read all reviews
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Mel Gibson

Director

Mel Gibson

Justin McLeod

Nick Stahl

Charles E. "Chuck" Norstadt

Margaret Whitton

Catherine Palin

Fay Masterson

Gloria Norstadt

Gaby Hoffmann

Megan Norstadt

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Synopsis Young Chuck Norstadt (Nick Stahl) wants nothing more than to join a prestigious military academy like his late father, but he is wary of the school's lofty academic standards. With only a single summer in which to study for the entrance exam, Chuck finds an unlikely tutor in the form of Justin McLeod (Mel Gibson), a disfigured recluse who was once a teacher. McLeod agrees to teach Chuck, and the two form a deep friendship -- until Chuck learns of the secret behind McLeod's terrible scars.
Director
Mel Gibson
Producer
Bruce Davey
Screenwriter
Isabelle Holland, Malcolm MacRury
Production Co
Icon Entertainment International
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$23.1M
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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