Face(1997)
The blag to kill for. Only one of them meant it for real.
Face Synopsis
Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain. Teaming up with a gang of other has-beenish crims, he commits one bank job too many. The gang dissolves in a murderous flurry of recriminations.
Face (1997) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Antonia Bird, released on September 26, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Steven Waddington and Lena Headey. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Antonia Bird
- Writers:
- Ronan Bennett
- Producers:
- Elinor Day, Paul Tivers, David M. Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Tammes
- Composer:
- Andy Roberts
- Production:
- BBC Film
- Status:
- Released
Face (1997) Trailer
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Face (1997) Trailer
Trailer
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Featurette
Face Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Carlyle
as Ray
Ray Winstone
as Dave
Steven Waddington
as Stevie
Lena Headey
as Connie
Phil Davis
as Julian
Damon Albarn
as Jason
- Gerry Conlon
Gerry Conlon
as Vince
Leon Black
as Robbie
- David Boateng
David Boateng
as Lionel
Eddie Nestor
as Pearse
Andrew Tiernan
as Chris
Christine Tremarco
as Sarah
Key crew
Directed by Antonia Bird, written by Ronan Bennett, produced by Elinor Day, Paul Tivers and David M. Thompson.
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Face Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 82 ratings.
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Face – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Face online?
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Face (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Face?
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The main cast of Face (1997) includes Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Steven Waddington, Lena Headey and Phil Davis. The film was directed by Antonia Bird. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Face released?
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Face was released on September 26, 1997 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Face worth watching?
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Face (1997) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Face?
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Yes. The official Face trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.