Face to Face
“Scratch beneath the surface.”
Synopsis
Face to Face is adapted from David Williamson's play of the same name which is in turn based on the transcripts from real conflict resolution sessions. The story is about a young scaffold construction worker who is charged with assaulting his boss. By the end of the film, all our assumptions about guilt and blame are turned on their heads. As 10 people sit in a room discussing the turn of events that brought our protagonist to breaking point, twists and surprises reveal that all is not quite as simple as it seems. Michael Rymer directs his screen adaptation of 'Face to Face' (written by Australian playwright David Williamson), as an ensemble piece about 10 very dissimilar Australians bound together by a complex pattern of relationships and shared histories. Hysterically funny and deeply moving, each character's role in the drama peels back another layer as the story digs down to the roots of who these people really are.
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FACE TO FACE Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-12
Top Cast
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Vince Colosimo
Greg Baldoni
Matthew Newton
Jack Manning
Sigrid Thornton
Claire Baldoni
Luke Ford
Wayne Travers
Robert Rabiah
Hakim Slimon
Ra Chapman
Therese Martin
Chris Connelly
Richard Halligan
Laura Gordon
Julie Rossiter
Lauren Clair
Maureen Travers
Josh Saks
Barry McLean
Glenn Maynard
Nookie
Dom Phelan
Mac
Calen MacKenzie
Wayne Travers (young)
Richard Sutherland
Stan Travers
James Romeril
Adrian Baldoni
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Rymer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Rymer
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs
- Original Title
- Face to Face
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Face to Face Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Rymer
Michael Rymer, David Williamson
Richard Gibbs
Sasha Dylan Bell
Robin Ramsay, Leanne Hanley, Gabrielle Christopher, Michael Rymer, Nick Orloff
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Rymer
Director
Sasha Dylan Bell
Editor
Leanne Hanley
Producer
Gabrielle Christopher
Producer
Michael Rymer
Screenplay
Michael Rymer
Producer
David Williamson
Producer
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Face to Face
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What is Face to Face about?
Face to Face is adapted from David Williamson's play of the same name which is in turn based on the transcripts from real conflict resolution sessions. The story is about a young scaffold construction worker who is charged with assaulting his boss. By the end of the film, all our assumptions about guilt and blame are turned on their heads. As 10 people sit in a room discussing the turn of events that brought our protagonist to breaking point, twists and surprises reveal that all is not quite as simple as it seems. Michael Rymer directs his screen adaptation of 'Face to Face' (written by Australian playwright David Williamson), as an ensemble piece about 10 very dissimilar Australians bound together by a complex pattern of relationships and shared histories. Hysterically funny and deeply moving, each character's role in the drama peels back another layer as the story digs down to the roots of who these people really are.
Who directed Face to Face?
Face to Face was directed by Michael Rymer.
Who stars in Face to Face?
The principal cast of Face to Face includes Vince Colosimo, Matthew Newton, Sigrid Thornton, Luke Ford, Robert Rabiah.
When was Face to Face released and how long is it?
Face to Face was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Face to Face?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Face to Face was composed by Richard Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Face to Face?
Face to Face holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).