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User Rating:
6.7/10   2,243 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Ronan Bennett (screenplay)
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Release Date:
26 September 1997 (UK) more
Genre:
Tagline:
The blag to kill for. Only one of them meant it for real.
Plot:
Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain... more | add synopsis
Awards:
4 wins more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
The people who ruined the decade
 (From The Guardian - TV News. 11 December 2009, 5:00 PM, PST)

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User Comments:
One of the best London gangster movie of recent years...... more (36 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Robert Carlyle ... Ray

Ray Winstone ... Dave
Steve Sweeney ... Weasel
Gerry Conlon ... Vince
Leon Black ... Robbie
David Boateng ... Lionel

Lena Headey ... Connie
Eddie Nestor ... Pearse
Steven Waddington ... Stevie
Christine Tremarco ... Sarah

Andrew Tiernan ... Chris
Sue Johnston ... Alice
Damon Albarn ... Jason
Philip Davis ... Julian
Hazel Douglas ... Linda
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and language.
Runtime:
105 min
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References "The X Files" (1993) more

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3 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
One of the best London gangster movie of recent years......, 7 August 2006
8/10
Author: popcorncharlie from United States

I saw Face at the cinema on Leicester Square upon release. I strongly agree with previous reviews that this movie was definitely overlooked at the cinema, which is strange as it has a strong cast. I have only seen this movie shown on TV once and the DVD is quite hard to find in the US. Face contains solid performances from a cast that features many famous actors, plus some very familiar faces from British TV and lower budget movies. The movie has great, realistic, believable script, with a twisty plot that keeps you entertained to the last scene. One of Robert Carlyle best performances, plus Ray Winstone (as ever) and even Damon Albarn are on great form. Portrays a very gritty side of London, in the rain. Highly recommended for anyone who is a fan of the British crime genre, not to be missed! 8 out of 10!

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