A Face to Die For (1996): Cast & Plot
A Face to Die For is a 1996 drama directed by Jack Bender, starring Mary Ellen Trainor as Nora Gilmore, Yasmine Bleeth and James Wilder. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Face to Die For About?
The premise of A Face to Die For without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being manipulated into aiding a robbery at her workplace, a scarred and self‑conscious young woman is arrested and sent to prison. While incarcerated she undergoes extensive plastic surgery that dramatically changes her appearance. Upon release she returns, armed with her new identity, to exact revenge on the employer and the con artists who betrayed her.
A Face to Die For Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- 1996
- facial reconstruction
- new name
- woman's revenge
- television movie
- scarred face
- fashion designer
- disfigured face
- childhood accident
- based on book
A Face to Die For Cast & Characters
Mary Ellen Trainor leads the cast as Nora Gilmore, with Yasmine Bleeth as Emily Gilmore and James Wilder as Alec Dalton. Directed by Jack Bender; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Bender
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Mary Ellen Trainor as Nora Gilmore - Yasmine Bleeth as Emily Gilmore
- James Wilder as Alec Dalton
- Chandra West as Sheila Gilmore
Also Starring in A Face to Die For
· 9 more- Richard Beymer Dr. Matthew Sheridan
- Robin Givens Claudia
- Ricky Paull Goldin Paul Mallory
- Ian Abercrombie Mr. Sturetsky
- Mitchell Ryan Joe Thomas
- Kelly Jo Minter Rita
- Bette Ford Mrs. Berman
- Rosalind Ayres Mrs. Travers
- Jo de Winter Bunny Thomas
A Face to Die For Plot Summary
What happens in A Face to Die For from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Due to a tragic childhood accident, Emily Gilmore Yasmine Bleeth is left scarred both physically and mentally. The large scar on her face is a constant reminder to Emily that her career and love life are suffering. Lonely yet talented, she longs for a successful career and romance but is trapped by insecurity and fear.
Full summary
The whole story of A Face to Die For, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Face to Die For?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What physical condition does Emily Gilmore struggle with throughout the film?
Cars in A Face to Die For
10 cars on screen, including the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 and the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 993.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 Important role -
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 993 Important role -
1977 AMC Pacer Minor role -
1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role
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Movies Like A Face to Die For
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Woman’s Face, Another Face and Stolen Face.
A Face to Die For FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Face to Die For, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Face to Die For?
A Face to Die For runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was A Face to Die For released?
A Face to Die For was released on March 11, 1996.
Who directed A Face to Die For?
A Face to Die For was directed by Jack Bender.
More films by Jack Bender Who is in the cast of A Face to Die For?
A Face to Die For stars Mary Ellen Trainor as Nora Gilmore, Yasmine Bleeth as Emily Gilmore and James Wilder as Alec Dalton, among 13 credited actors.
Does A Face to Die For have a post-credit scene?
No. A Face to Die For has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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