Face/Off (1997)

R06/27/1997Action, Crime, Science Fiction2h 19m
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In order to trap him, he must become him.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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    John Travolta

    Sean Archer

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    Nicolas Cage

    Castor Troy

  3. Cast 1

    Joan Allen

    Eve Archer

  4. Cast 1

    Alessandro Nivola

    Pollux Troy

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    Gina Gershon

    Sasha Hassler

  6. Cast 1

    Dominique Swain

    Jamie Archer

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    Nick Cassavetes

    Dietrich Hassler

  8. Cast 1

    Harve Presnell

    Victor Lazarro

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    Colm Feore

    Dr. Malcolm Walsh

A quality all-out action film! <em>'Face/Off'</em> isn't one that'll stick out in my memory as something deep meaning, incredibly written or anything of the sort. However, as an action film it's superb. There's barely a chance to rethink what you've just seen due to the prevalent and manic nature of onscreen events. You also have fascinating performances from the two leads. Nicolas Cage and John Travolta are awesome in this. I won't spoil the plot, but all I will say is that those two bring it to life brilliantly - it felt, at least to me, very believable; which is impressive. Across the...