
Face/Off(1997)
In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.


The story of two rival brothers, one a pimp and the other a cop, and how the former manages to be the family favourite.

Guillaume Canet
François

François Cluzet
Gabriel

Clotilde Hesme
Corinne

Marie Denarnaud
Nathalie

Mehdi Nebbou
José

Olivier Perrier
Henri

Carole Franck
Monique

Nadia Fossier
Jacqueline

Joseph Malerba
Braqueurs

Marc Chapiteau
Bouchet
Rivals is a action, crime film released in 2008 exploring themes of prison. Directed by Jacques Maillot, it stars Guillaume Canet, François Cluzet, Clotilde Hesme. The story of two rival brothers, one a pimp and the other a cop, and how the former manages to be the family favourite.
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