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Face/Off
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Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   92,972 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Mike Werb (written by) &
Michael Colleary (written by)
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Release Date:
27 June 1997 (USA) more
Tagline:
In order to catch him, he must become him. more
Plot:
A revolutionary medical technique allows an undercover agent to take the physical appearance of a major criminal and infiltrate his organization. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations more
User Comments:
Greatest action movie ever made, period. more (463 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Face Off (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated R for intense sequences of strong violence, and for strong language.
Runtime:
138 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Director Trademark: [John Woo] [reflection]Castor Troy reflected in Dr Walsh's glasses. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: After Pollux falls through the skylight, Troy (as Archer) is visibly upset. When Loomis enters the room, you can clearly see the "bullet hole" covered up on his forehead; it is also visible when he says "It's just Pollux Troy" and Troy shoots him in the head, exactly where the makeup-covered mark is. You can see it explode with the impact of the shot. more
Quotes:
[Sean Archer and Castor Troy, each wearing the other's face, meet]
Castor Troy: It's like looking in a mirror. Only... not.
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Soundtrack:
Don't Lose Your Head more

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What are the differences between the BBFC-18 DVD and the uncut version?
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101 out of 179 people found the following comment useful.
Greatest action movie ever made, period., 23 March 2000
10/10
Author: Castor-30 from Detroit, Michigan

This is simply the best action movie I have ever seen. Very few movies come close, but don't overtake, this masterpiece. John Woo has unleashed an action movie that all should see at least once. And all action fans should own. The action scenes are fast and furious, the script is great, and the story is pretty good, and John Travolta and Nicholas Cage give excellent performances. See this movie now if you haven't already, or if you just haven't seen it recently you will not be disappointed. This movie would get 10 out of 10 from me.

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