---
title: "Face-Off"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/face-off-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 108723
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Face-Off (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/face-off-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Face-Off is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Canadian Film Development Corporation, Agincourt Productions Limited, The Cannon Group. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Canadian professional hockey player and a hippie folk singer navigate a tumultuous romance."

### Why Watch
- features a unique romance between a hockey player and a folk singer
- includes appearances by several national hockey league players

### Caveats & Content Note
- their union involves coming to terms with career and lifestyle differences
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dramatic themes centered around a tumultuous relationship between individuals from different lifestyles.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, dramatic, tumultuous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/face-off-1971#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George McCowan
- **Networks / Studios**: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Agincourt Productions Limited, The Cannon Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Art Hindle** as *Billy Duke*
- **Trudy Young** as *Sherry Nelson*
- **John Vernon** as *Fred Wares*
- **Sean Sullivan** as *Greg Walsh*
- **Vivian Reis** as *Grace Walsh*
- **George Armstrong** as *Himself*
- **Bruce Armstrong** as *Billy at age 3*
- **Eric Cryderman** as *Father*
- **Don Allen** as *Billy at age 11*
- **Kay Hawtrey** as *Mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It is a love story involving a Canadian professional hockey player and a hippie folk singer whose union is tumultuous.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1971, with a US release date listed in 1972.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Art Hindle, Trudy Young, and John Vernon.

### Q: Who produced the film?
The Canadian feature film was produced by John F. Bassett.

### Q: Who else appears in the film?
Several National Hockey League players also appear in the film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Face-Off — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/108723)
- [Face-Off (1971 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Face-Off_(1971_film))
- [Face-Off (1971) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/160282-face-off/prehled/)
- [Face-Off (1971)](https://www.sms.cz/film/face-off-1971)
- [Face-Off 54% (1971) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/248427-face-off)

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