Face/Off 1997

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
62%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
74%
Splat

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.

John Travolta

as Sean Archer

Nicolas Cage

as Castor Troy

Joan Allen

as Eve Archer

Alessandro Nivola

as Pollux Troy

Gina Gershon

as Sasha Hassler

Dominique Swain

as Jamie Archer

Nick Cassavetes

as Dietrich Hassler

Harve Presnell

as Victor Lazarro

Colm Feore

as Dr. Malcolm Walsh

John Carroll Lynch

as Prison Guard Walton

Director:

John Woo

Writer:

Michael Colleary, Mike Werb

Genres:

Action,Crime,Science Fiction

Release Date:

1997 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

139 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Face/Off

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

John Travolta

as Sean Archer

Nicolas Cage

as Castor Troy

Joan Allen

as Eve Archer

Alessandro Nivola

as Pollux Troy

Gina Gershon

as Sasha Hassler

Dominique Swain

as Jamie Archer

Nick Cassavetes

as Dietrich Hassler

Harve Presnell

as Victor Lazarro

Colm Feore

as Dr. Malcolm Walsh

John Carroll Lynch

as Prison Guard Walton

CCH Pounder

as Hollis Miller

Robert Wisdom

as Tito Biondi

Margaret Cho

as Wanda

James Denton

as Buzz

Matt Ross

as Loomis

Chris Bauer

as Ivan Dubov

Myles Jeffrey

as Michael Archer

David McCurley

as Adam Hassler

Thomas Jane

as Burke Hicks

Dana Smith

as Lars

Romy Walthall

as Kimberly

Paul Hipp

as Fitch

Kirk Baltz

as Aldo

Lauren Sinclair

as Agent Winters

Ben Reed

as Pilot

Lisa Boyle

as Cindee

Linda Hoffman

as Livia

Danny Masterson

as Karl

Megan Paul

as Hospital Girl

Mike Werb

as Hospital Dad

Tom Reynolds

as LAPD Cop

Steve Hytner

as Interrogating Agent

Carmen Thomas

as Reporter Valerie

John Bloom

as Prison Medical Technician

Thomas Rosales Jr.

as Prisoner (uncredited)

Walter Scott

as Port Police Commander

Brooke Leslie

as ER Nurse

Cam Brainard

as Dispatcher

David Warshofsky

as Bomb Leader

John Neidlinger

as Bomb Technician

Norm Compton

as Cigarette Guard

Gregg Shawzin

as Lock Down Guard

Clifford Einstein

as Restorative Surgeon

Marco Kyris

as Recreation Guard

Tom Fridley

as Prison Guard

Andrew Wallace

as Altar Boy

Jacinto Rodriguez

as Prisoner

Chic Daniel

as FBI Squad Leader

Laurence Walsh

as Walsh Clinic Nurse

Tony Boldi

as Jim Elsworth (uncredited)

Khristian Lupo

as Dietrich's Henchman (uncredited)

William Morts

as Dietrich's Man (uncredited)

Jason Thomas Campbell

as SWAT Officer (uncredited)

Tory Christopher

as SWAT Officer (uncredited)

Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc

as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)

Del Zamora

as Janitor (uncredited)

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