"Face/Off" is a 1997 action thriller film directed by John Woo and starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. The film is known for its high-concept premise, intense action sequences, and the performances of its lead actors.
The story revolves around FBI agent Sean Archer (John Travolta), who undergoes an experimental face transplant surgery to assume the identity of terrorist Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage). However, things take an unexpected turn when Troy wakes up from a coma and forces the doctors to give him Archer's face. The two characters essentially swap identities, leading to a complex and tense cat-and-mouse game between the FBI agent and the criminal.
"Face/Off" received positive reviews for its over-the-top action, stylish direction by John Woo, and the performances of Travolta and Cage. The film's blend of action and psychological elements, along with its unique premise, contributed to its success at the box office. "Face/Off" has since become a cult classic in the action genre.