Face-Off
(1971)
Overview
A love story involving a Canadian professional hockey player and a hippie folk singer. Their union is tumultuous, as both try to come to terms with their differences in careers and lifestyles. Several National Hockey League players also appear in the film.
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clipper314
⭐ 10/10March 27, 2015
Art Hindle stars as hot young rookie Billy Duke, who comes to Toronto from a small Ontario town to play for the Maple Leafs and coach Fred Wares (John Vernon). His aggressive play shakes up both the league, and local folk rocker Sherrie Lee Nelson (Trudy Young) digs Duke off the ice but can't handle his violent profession.
The film was produced by John F. Bassett, who is a pioneer in Canadian feature filmmaking, among other pursuits.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$600,000
Revenue
$600,000