Face/Off

Name: Face/Off
Director: John Woo
Genre: Action, Crime, Science Fiction
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 139 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola, Gina Gershon

1997Dir. John Woo2h 19m

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Runtime2h 19m

Released1997

Budget$80M

Box office$245.7M

DirectorJohn Woo

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Face/Off is a wild ride, blending action and sci-fi in a way that only John Woo could pull off. The pacing is relentless, with a mix of over-the-top shootouts and quieter moments that give the film an odd rhythm. The concept of identity is played with a heavy hand—what does it mean to wear someone else's face? Nicolas Cage and John Travolta really dive into their roles, almost too much at times, but that’s what makes it memorable. The practical effects and those slow-motion gun battles feel distinctively Woo, creating a certain visual flair that stands out in the late '90s. It’s not just action; it’s a chaotic exploration of revenge and transformation.

Released June 27, 1997 in the US.Features innovative practical effects and stunts.Notable for its intense character work and themes of identity.Won an Academy Award for Best Sound in 1998.