“A story of two people... two worlds... one love”
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.
George McCowan
John F. Bassett
George Robertson
Donald Wilder
Ron Collier
Art Hindle
Billy Duke
Trudy Young
Sherry Nelson
John Vernon
Fred Wares
Sean Sullivan
Greg Walsh
Vivian Reis
Grace Walsh
George Armstrong
Himself
Bruce Armstrong
Billy at age 3
Eric Cryderman
Father
Don Allen
Billy at age 11
Kay Hawtrey
Mother
Kathryn Carlling
Estelle at age 11
Steve Pernie
Joe MacMillian
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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...
Face Off Original 1971 Trailer
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Canadian Film Development Corporation
Agincourt Productions Limited
The Cannon Group