Face/Off
“In order to trap him, he must become him.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-30
Top Cast
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John Travolta
Sean Archer
Nicolas Cage
Castor Troy
Joan Allen
Eve Archer
Alessandro Nivola
Pollux Troy
Gina Gershon
Sasha Hassler
Dominique Swain
Jamie Archer
Nick Cassavetes
Dietrich Hassler
Harve Presnell
Victor Lazarro
Colm Feore
Dr. Malcolm Walsh
John Carroll Lynch
Prison Guard Walton
CCH Pounder
Hollis Miller
Robert Wisdom
Tito Biondi
Margaret Cho
Wanda
James Denton
Buzz
Matt Ross
Loomis
Chris Bauer
Ivan Dubov
Myles Jeffrey
Michael Archer
David McCurley
Adam Hassler
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$245.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.07x
+$165.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Woo
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Colleary, Mike Werb, John Woo
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- Face/Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $245.7M
- Production Studios
- WCG Entertainment Productions, Douglas/Reuther Productions, David Permut Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Woo
Michael Colleary, Mike Werb, John Woo
John Powell
Oliver Wood, Gary Capo
Christian Wagner, Steven Kemper
David Permut, Terence Chang, Steven Reuther, Barrie M. Osborne, Michael Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Spisak
Production Design
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Christian Wagner
Editor
John Woo
Director
David Permut
Producer
Terence Chang
Producer
Barrie M. Osborne
Producer
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Steven Kemper
Editor
Brian Smrz
Stunt Coordinator
Richard E. Hollander
Visual Effects Supervisor
Boyd Shermis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Colleary
Writer
Mike Werb
Writer
Christopher Godsick
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Face/Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Face/Off 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 directed Face/Off?
Face/Off was directed by John Woo.
Who stars in Face/Off?
The principal cast of Face/Off includes John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola, Gina Gershon.
When was Face/Off released and how long is it?
Face/Off was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Face/Off?
Face/Off had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $245.7M at the worldwide box office (3.07 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Face/Off?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Face/Off was composed by John Powell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Face/Off?
Face/Off holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).