Face-Off

Face-Off is a romantic drama about the unstable relationship between a professional hockey player from Canada and a folk singer who identifies as a hippie. The couple struggles to maintain their bond as they clash over their contrasting lifestyles and professional paths. The story features appearances by several players from the National Hockey League.

The film was directed by George McCowan, marking the first entry in a list of four films he directed between 1971 and 1979. The screenplay was written by George Robertson and the project was produced by John F. Bassett through the Cannon Group, the Canadian Film Development Corporation, and Agincourt Productions Limited. The main cast includes Art Hindle as Billy Duke and Trudy Young as Sherry Nelson, supported by John Vernon, Sean Sullivan, and Vivian Reis. George Armstrong also appears as himself, and the credited cast consists of 35 people.

Released in November 1971, the movie has a runtime of 105 minutes. It received a lukewarm reception from audiences, holding a 5.5 rating on IMDb based on 271 votes and a 5.5 rating on TMDB from 12 votes.