Face to Face
"Facing death... a vigilante against an avenger."
History Professor Brad Fletcher heads west for his health, but falls in with Solomon Bennett's outlaw gang. Fascinated by their way of life, Fletcher finally takes over the gang, leading with a new 'efficient' ruthlessness.
Curator's Take
“A psychological study of fascism. A sickly history professor moves west and slowly transforms into a ruthless bandit leader, while the actual bandit becomes more human. It’s Sollima’s most intellectual and disturbing film.”
Why This Movie Is Important
An intellectual masterpiece. It depicts a terrifying role reversal: a sickly history professor tastes violence and becomes a fascist leader, while a bandit learns compassion. It is a chilling study of how fascism can rise in the human soul.
Production Details
Face to Face is a 1967 western film directed by Sergio Sollima. Originally released in Italy under the title "Faccia a faccia", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Ennio Morricone. Cinematography was handled by Rafael Pacheco. The screenplay was written by Sergio Donati. The film stars Gian Maria Volonté as Professor Brett Fletcher, Tomas Milian as Solomon 'Beauregard' Bennet, and William Berger as Charley Siringo. Running 1 hour and 52 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 30 kills. It holds a solid average rating of 7.0 from 106 ratings.
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Tomas Milian improvised many of his lines in broken English to make his character seem more uneducated and authentic, much to the frustration of co-star Gian Maria Volonté.
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