Face/Off Timeline ( Real )

film-release
June 27, 1997

Release of Face/Off

The action thriller movie Face/Off directed by John Woo was released in theaters.

casting
1996

Casting of John Travolta and Nicolas Cage

John Travolta and Nicolas Cage were cast in the lead roles of Face/Off, contributing significantly to the film's success.

filming
1996

Filming of Face/Off

Principal photography for Face/Off took place, bringing the action-packed story to life.

Face/Off Timeline ( Fictional )

personal_tragedy
Day 0

Sean Archer's Son's Death

Sean Archer, an FBI agent, loses his son to a bombing orchestrated by the terrorist Castor Troy.

arrest
Day 30

Capture of Castor Troy

Sean Archer finally captures the terrorist Castor Troy after a long chase and investigation.

terrorist_threat
Day 35

Castor Troy Threats Reveal

Castor Troy reveals the location of a hidden bomb, forcing a desperate need for information.

surgery
Day 36

Face Transplant Surgery

Sean Archer undergoes an experimental surgery to swap faces with Castor Troy to infiltrate his network.

surgery
Day 38

Castor Troy Awakens

Castor Troy awakens from coma but discovers Sean Archer's face, and undergoes surgery to assume Archer's face.

deception
Day 39

Castor Troy Takes Over Archer's Life

Castor impersonates Sean Archer, deceiving Archer's family and FBI colleagues.

prison_break
Day 40

Sean Archer's Prison Break

Sean, trapped in Castor's body and imprisoned, escapes to reclaim his identity and protect his family.

resolution
Day 43

Resolution and Family Reunion

Sean Archer reunites with his family after capturing Castor Troy, restoring his life and identity.