The Stone Face (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, The Stone Face is a drama and crime film directed by Jan Halldoff, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. After losing his son in a traffic accident and his wife to mental illness, Harry moves to a gloomy Stockholm suburb. A local youth gang is harassing the neighborhood and Harry comes up with the idea of hiring the gang to kill the bureaucrats who are responsible for the construction of the suburb. The film is a fierce critique of the political project of building suburbs designed only for workers to sleep in and also wants to have a say in the debate over nature vs nurture.
Who’s in it. The Stone Face stars Jan Blomberg as Harry, Per Eklöv as Frank, Leif Möller as John and Ann-Marie Adamsson as Eva Berg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Stone Face has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stone Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stone Face tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stone Face (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stone Face change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stone Face worth watching?
- The Stone Face holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Stone Face?
- The Stone Face stars Jan Blomberg, Per Eklöv, Leif Möller, Ann-Marie Adamsson and Bert-Åke Varg.
- When was The Stone Face released?
- The Stone Face was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.