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1997 Certificate 18
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The ordeal of super-heroic, singularly dedicated FBI agent Sean Archer is only beginning after finally capturing his arch nemesis, Castor Troy, an elusive, maniacal terrorist who claimed the life of Archer's son. While Troy languishes in a coma, Archer surgically 'borrows' Troy's face in an attempt to gather evidence about Troy'.. Read more

Starring John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Gina Gershon
Director John Woo
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller

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Face/Off

The ordeal of super-heroic, singularly dedicated FBI agent Sean Archer is only beginning after finally capturing his arch nemesis, Castor Troy, an elusive, maniacal terrorist who claimed the life of Archer's son. While Troy languishes in a coma, Archer surgically 'borrows' Troy's face in an attempt to gather evidence about Troy's last bomb--which is currently ticking away in a Los Angeles office building. Trouble ensues when Troy wakes up faceless, borrows Archer's visage, and makes a mess of Archer's life; all the while, both men struggle to adapt to their new identities while struggling to blow each other away.

Another balletic, thematically complex action smorgasbord from Hong Kong action director John Woo (HARD BOILED, THE KILLER), FACE/OFF is the perfect showcase for the acting talents of Travolta and Cage, each spending most of the film perfectly imitating the other. The pair are also ably supported by Joan Allen (THE CONTENDER, THE ICE STORM), Allesandro Nivola (I WANT YOU, GOAL!) and Gina Gershon (BOUND, SHOWGIRLS).

Starring John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Gina Gershon, Alessandro Nivola
Director John Woo
Studio WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 13 mins
Blu-ray: 2 hrs 13 mins
Certificate Certificate 18
Collections 100 Cops & Robbers, 100 Top Thrillers, Release The Tension
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Blu-ray: English
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles DVD: English
Released Production year: 1997

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DVD: 11 Jun 2001
Blu-ray: 01 Oct 2007

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    • Face/Off
      The ordeal of super-heroic, singularly dedicated FBI agent Sean Archer is only beginning after finally capturing his arch nemesis, Castor Troy, an elusive, maniacal terrorist who claimed the life of Archer's son. While Troy languishes in a coma, Archer surgically 'borrows' Troy's face in an attempt ...