Face/Off (1997)

In order to trap him, he must become him.

Face/Off (1997) poster

In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.

Director: John Woo
Genre: Action, Crime, Science Fiction
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Powell
Cinematography: Oliver Wood
Editing: Steven Kemper, Christian Wagner
Production: Krane Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Permut Presentations, WCG Entertainment Productions, Touchstone Pictures, Douglas/Reuther Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Latin
Budget: $80M
Box Office: $246M
Original Language: en

Themes

Brutal Prison Drama, Street Justice and Vigilantes, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Action-Packed Excitement

Keywords

prison, biological weapon, prisoner, bomb, undercover, psychopath, fbi, mexican standoff, face transplant, prison escape, flashback, revenge, tragedy, organized crime, shootout

Trailer

Face/Off Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Face/Off about?
In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.
Who directed Face/Off?
Face/Off was directed by John Woo.
Who stars in Face/Off?
Face/Off stars John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola, Gina Gershon, Dominique Swain.
How long is Face/Off?
Face/Off has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
What genre is Face/Off?
Face/Off is a Action, Crime, Science Fiction film.
What is the Filmori rating for Face/Off?
Face/Off has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Face/Off?
Face/Off had a budget of $80M.
How much did Face/Off gross?
Face/Off grossed $246M worldwide.
Where was Face/Off produced?
Face/Off was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Face/Off?
The themes of Face/Off include: Brutal Prison Drama, Street Justice and Vigilantes, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Action-Packed Excitement.