Face/Off: Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Nicolas Cage And John Travolta Movie

Of all the best action movies to come out of the 1990s (or any decade, really), Face/Off is one of the few that can genuinely be described as one of a kind, which is why it is still as fascinating now - as it celebrates its 25th anniversary - as ever. Outside of its astonishingly inventive concept (FBI agent John Travolta literally switches faces with the notorious terrorist who killed his son, played by Nicolas Cage in one of his most unplugged performances), it invokes an aura of dizzying, unfiltered absurdity that has rarely been done in such a compelling and advantageous fashion. Yet, if you think the movie itself is cuckoo (and rightfully so), you should hear some of the behind the scenes facts about its production.

For instance, I cannot think of a better title (or more appropriate construction of said title) for this 1997 thriller, from the legendary action director John Woo, than Face/Off, but that was almost changed. Plus, I think most would agree that Travolta and Cage as vehemently polar opposite enemies is a near-perfect pairing, but they were reportedly not the first choices to lead the film. 

By Jason Wiese