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Face Down (2015): Cast & Box Office

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Face Down is a 2015 drama directed by Kamen Kalev, starring Melvil Poupaud as Samy, Seher Nebieva and Youssef Hajdi. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $11,161 worldwide.

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Face Down (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Kamen Kalev
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Studio
Le Pacte
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Face Down About?

The premise of Face Down without spoilers.

Samy, a Frenchman, is accused of smuggling counterfeit money between Bulgaria and France. To avoid imprisonment, he agrees to work as an informant for the French police, infiltrating a Bulgarian human trafficking network. While undercover, he develops feelings for Elka, a young gypsy prostitute, complicating his mission and placing him in a precarious position. He struggles with the demands of the police and the allure of the criminal underworld, nearly succumbing to a life as a pimp. Ultimately, his affection for Elka helps him retain his integrity and resist further corruption.

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Cast & crew

Face Down Cast & Characters

Melvil Poupaud leads the cast as Samy, with Seher Nebieva as Elka and Youssef Hajdi as Driss. Directed by Kamen Kalev; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kamen Kalev

More films directed by Kamen Kalev: February and The Bridges of Sarajevo.

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Box office

Face Down Box Office

Face Down grossed $11,161 worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.2K

International
$11.2K
Details

Face Down Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “С лице надолу” and “Clandestino”.

Also known as
  • С лице надолу
  • Clandestino

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Face Down FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Face Down, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Face Down?

Face Down runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Face Down released?

Face Down was released on October 14, 2015.

Who directed Face Down?

Face Down was directed by Kamen Kalev.

More films by Kamen Kalev

Who is in the cast of Face Down?

Face Down stars Melvil Poupaud as Samy, Seher Nebieva as Elka and Youssef Hajdi as Driss, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Face Down make at the box office?

Face Down grossed $11,161 worldwide.

Does Face Down have a post-credit scene?

No. Face Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Face Down in?

The original language of Face Down is French.

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