Principal photography for Face Off started, marking the beginning of the movie's production phase.
The movie completed post-production including editing, special effects, and scoring.
Face Off was released theatrically in the United States, introducing audiences to the high-concept action thriller directed by John Woo.
Face Off became a box office success, grossing over $245 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews.
Sean Archer, an FBI agent, loses his son in a violent confrontation with terrorist Castor Troy.
Dr. Malcolm Walsh performs an experimental face transplant surgery to give Sean Archer the face of Castor Troy so he can infiltrate Troy's organization.
Castor Troy awakens from a coma with Sean Archer's face and escapes custody, assuming Archer's identity.
Archer, now with Troy's face, infiltrates Troy's criminal network to find the location of the bomb and stop Troy’s plan.
Archer discovers plans involving John and Pollux Troy, Castor’s brother and henchman.
Archer locates the bomb hidden by Castor Troy set to detonate in Los Angeles.
Sean Archer and Castor Troy, both having swapped faces, confront each other in a final fight to the death.
After the confrontation, Archer's face is restored, and the immediate threat is neutralized.
