Face-Off (1971): Cast
Face-Off is a 1971 romantic drama directed by George McCowan, starring Art Hindle as Billy Duke, John Vernon and Sean Sullivan. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- George McCowan
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Face-Off About?
The premise of Face-Off without spoilers.
The film follows a Canadian professional hockey player and a free‑spirited folk‑singer whose romance is tested by their contrasting worlds. As they struggle to reconcile the demands of a sports career with a bohemian lifestyle, their relationship becomes turbulent. The movie also features cameo appearances by several National Hockey League players.
Face-Off Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- hockey sport
- love
- young
- hockey player
- singer
- hockey
- tragic event
- pet dog
- championship
- hockey team
- doomed romance
- ambition
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- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- toronto ontario canada
- toronto maple leafs
- halter top
- based on novel
- independent film
Face-Off Cast & Characters
Art Hindle leads the cast as Billy Duke, with John Vernon as Fred Wares and Sean Sullivan as Greg Walsh. Directed by George McCowan; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director George McCowan
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Art Hindle as Billy Duke -
John Vernon as Fred Wares -
Sean Sullivan as Greg Walsh - Frank Moore as Barney
Also Starring in Face-Off
· 30 more- Kay Hawtrey Mother
- Austin Willis Graydon Hunter
- Vivian Reis Grace Walsh
- Trudy Young Sherry Nelson
- Steve Pernie Joe MacMillian
- Susan Douglas Mrs. Hunter
- Jack Van Evera Cabbie
- Scott Young Member Of The Press
- Don Allen Billy at age 11
- Carole Taylor Walsh's Girl
- Bruce Armstrong Billy at age 3
- Derek Sanderson Themselves
- Laurie Pierce Estelle at age 14
- George Armstrong Themselves
- Eric Cryderman Father
- Kathryn Carlling Estelle at age 11
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- George Ealsom Max
- Robin White Bud
- Perry Thompson Garry
- Mickey McReynolds Walter
- Les Pauley Oldtimer
- Lisa Wilder Rock Fan
- Joe Sgro Leafs Trainer
- Harold Ballard Leafs Doctor
- Scott Medderd Police Officer
- George Gross Member Of The Press
- Fergie Olver Member Of The Press
- Ken McKee Member Of The Press
- Larry Wilson Member Of The Press
- Ed Fitten Member Of The Press
More from George McCowan
More films directed by George McCowan, best-rated first: Frogs, The Shape of Things to Come, Return to Fantasy Island and Shadow of the Hawk.
Face-Off Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Face-Off.
Face-Off Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Slutspel” and “Mise au Jeu”.
- Also known as
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- Slutspel
- Mise au Jeu
- Winter Comes Early
- Face Off
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Movies Like Face-Off
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Face the Music, Faces and The Face of Love.
Face-Off FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Face-Off, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Face-Off?
Face-Off runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Face-Off released?
Face-Off was released on November 12, 1971.
Who directed Face-Off?
Face-Off was directed by George McCowan.
More films by George McCowan Who is in the cast of Face-Off?
Face-Off stars Art Hindle as Billy Duke, John Vernon as Fred Wares and Sean Sullivan as Greg Walsh, among 34 credited actors.
Does Face-Off have a post-credit scene?
No. Face-Off has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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