Rent Face (1997)
3.4 of 5 from 79 ratings
1h 41min
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- Synopsis:
- At thirty five, Ray's learned the tricks and done the time. Now he's a face - a villain to be reckoned with and definitely not to be crossed - ready for the blag, the big score that'll really set him and his team up. But although the job goes smooth and sweet the take doesn't scratch the three million the gang had it figured for. And when somebody starts thieving from the thieves, and people start getting blown away, Ray's got some serious thinking to do before the traitor - or the law - gets to him next...
- Actors:
- Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Steve Sweeney, Gerry Conlon, Leon Black, David Boateng, Lena Headey, Eddie Nestor, Steven Waddington, Christine Tremarco, Andrew Tiernan, Sue Johnston, Damon Albarn, Philip Davis, Hazel Douglas
- Directors:
- Antonia Bird
- Writers:
- Ronan Bennett
- Studio:
- Paramount
- Genres:
- Thrillers
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Reviews (2) of Face
Mockney rubbish - Face review by SR
God awful . Had to wait until 1 hour 40 minutes for the inevitable "you slaaag". Terrible script ,acting and nothing to commend it at all.
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Fantastic British Crime Thriller - A Gem - Face review by GI
This British crime thriller is a lost gem. It deserves to be up there with some of the great crime films such as The Long Good Friday (1980) and Get Carter (1971). This is a bold claim but it really is a fantastic film that delves into the route from fighting social injustice to becoming a criminal as the former puts you on a collision course with the law. It's also a film about guilt that emerges from violence and that love dominates the course of life. In this story the hardened criminal needs and relies on the women in his life be it mother, lover or daughter. This is an interesting idea as it humanises the violent man. Director Antonia Bird has constructed a tough crime drama here that is focused on character and in many ways this has the structure and feel of a British Michael Mann film. Ray (Robert Carlyle) and Dave (Ray Winstone) are career London criminals. They commit a well planned armed robbery with three others but fail to net the amount of money they hoped for. When the money goes missing everyone suspects the other and the gang begins to fall apart but their code drives them to find who is responsible despite their deep longing to get out of the life they feel trapped in. With gutsy action and some great set pieces this not only rattles along at a great pace but it's also has a compelling story. The support cast includes Lena Headey, Sue Johnston, Steve Waddington and the great Phil Davis. The singer Damon Albarn has a cameo too. As I said it's a real gem and a film that deserves to be rediscovered.
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