Face (1997)

The blag to kill for. Only one of them meant it for real.

Face (1997) poster

Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain. Teaming up with a gang of other has-beenish crims, he commits one bank job too many. The gang dissolves in a murderous flurry of recriminations.

Director: Antonia Bird
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Conboy, Adrian Corker, Andy Roberts
Cinematography: Fred Tammes
Editing: St. John O'Rorke
Production: BBC Film
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Betrayal and Deadly Conspiracy, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal

Keywords

bank robber, betrayal, double crossed, criminal, hoodlum, woman director

Trailer

Face Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Face about?
Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain. Teaming up with a gang of other has-beenish crims, he commits one bank job too many. The gang dissolves in a murderous flurry of recriminations.
Who directed Face?
Face was directed by Antonia Bird.
Who stars in Face?
Face stars Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Steven Waddington, Lena Headey, Phil Davis, Damon Albarn.
How long is Face?
Face has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Face?
Face is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
Where was Face produced?
Face was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Face?
The themes of Face include: Betrayal and Deadly Conspiracy, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.