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Face-Off

1971-11-12 · 105 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Romance

A love story involving a Canadian professional hockey player and a hippie folk singer. Their union is tumultuous, as both try to come to terms with their differences in careers and lifestyles. Several National Hockey League players also appear in the film.

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Production details

Directors
George McCowan
Production companies
Canadian Film Development Corporation, Agincourt Productions Limited, The Cannon Group
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 600,000
Revenue
USD 600,000

Top Cast

Art HindleArt HindleBilly Duke
Trudy YoungSherry Nelson
John VernonJohn VernonFred Wares
Sean SullivanGreg Walsh
Vivian ReisGrace Walsh
George ArmstrongHimself
Bruce ArmstrongBilly at age 3
Eric CrydermanFather
Don AllenBilly at age 11
Kay HawtreyKay HawtreyMother
Kathryn CarllingEstelle at age 11
Steve PernieJoe MacMillian
Derek SandersonHimself
Frank MooreFrank MooreBarney
George EalsomMax
Robin WhiteBud
Perry ThompsonGarry
Austin WillisAustin WillisGraydon Hunter
Mickey McReynoldsWalter
Les PauleyOldtimer

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