Face-Off

Face-Off

Face-Off

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"A story of two people... two worlds... one love"

1971

1h 45m

5.0(11 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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 Companies

The Cannon Group

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

34 members

Acting

Art Hindle

Billy Duke

Art Hindle

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Trudy Young

Sherry Nelson

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John Vernon

Fred Wares

John Vernon

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Sean Sullivan

Greg Walsh

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Vivian Reis

Grace Walsh

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George Armstrong

Himself

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Bruce Armstrong

Billy at age 3

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Eric Cryderman

Father

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Don Allen

Billy at age 11

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Kay Hawtrey

Mother

Kay Hawtrey

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Kathryn Carlling

Estelle at age 11

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Steve Pernie

Joe MacMillian

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Derek Sanderson

Himself

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Frank Moore

Barney

Frank Moore

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George Ealsom

Max

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Robin White

Bud

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Perry Thompson

Garry

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Austin Willis

Graydon Hunter

Austin Willis

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Mickey McReynolds

Walter

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Les Pauley

Oldtimer

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Lisa Wilder

Rock Fan

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Susan Douglas

Mrs. Hunter

Susan Douglas

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Laurie Pierce

Estelle at age 14

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Joe Sgro

Leafs Trainer

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Harold Ballard

Leafs Doctor

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Carole Taylor

Walsh's Girl

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Jack Van Evera

Cabbie

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Scott Medderd

Police Officer

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George Gross

Member Of The Press

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Scott Young

Member Of The Press

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Fergie Olver

Member Of The Press

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Ken McKee

Member Of The Press

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Larry Wilson

Member Of The Press

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Ed Fitten

Member Of The Press

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