Face/Off (1997)
In order to trap him, he must become him.
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: June 27, 1997
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
Cast
- John Travolta - Sean Archer
- Nicolas Cage - Castor Troy
- Joan Allen - Eve Archer
- Alessandro Nivola - Pollux Troy
- Gina Gershon - Sasha Hassler
- Dominique Swain - Jamie Archer
- Nick Cassavetes - Dietrich Hassler
- Harve Presnell - Victor Lazarro
- Colm Feore - Dr. Malcolm Walsh
- John Carroll Lynch - Prison Guard Walton
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
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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.