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Face/Off

R19972h 19mJohn Woo
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 82

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"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.

ActionCrimeScience Fiction
PrisonBiological WeaponPrisonerBombUndercoverPsychopathFbiMexican StandoffFace TransplantPrison Escape

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Frequently asked questions

What is Face/Off (1997) 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 stars in Face/Off?

Face/Off stars John Travolta (Sean Archer), Nicolas Cage (Castor Troy), Joan Allen (Eve Archer), Alessandro Nivola (Pollux Troy), Gina Gershon (Sasha Hassler). The film was directed by John Woo.

How long is Face/Off?

Face/Off has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Face/Off worth watching?

Face/Off holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Action, Crime, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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