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A Face to Kill for

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • PG-13
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
310
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Crystal Bernard and Doug Savant in A Face to Kill for (1999)
DramaThriller

Accomplished horse trainer is deceived by her husband, unfairly sent to prison, and she re-makes herself and plans to get revenge.Accomplished horse trainer is deceived by her husband, unfairly sent to prison, and she re-makes herself and plans to get revenge.Accomplished horse trainer is deceived by her husband, unfairly sent to prison, and she re-makes herself and plans to get revenge.

  • Director
    • Michael Toshiyuki Uno
  • Writers
    • Andrew Laskos
    • David Venable
  • Stars
    • Crystal Bernard
    • Doug Savant
    • Billy Dean
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    310
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Toshiyuki Uno
    • Writers
      • Andrew Laskos
      • David Venable
    • Stars
      • Crystal Bernard
      • Doug Savant
      • Billy Dean
    • 13User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Crystal Bernard
    Crystal Bernard
    • Allison Bevens
    Doug Savant
    Doug Savant
    • Virgil
    Billy Dean
    Billy Dean
    • Sam
    Claire Rankin
    Claire Rankin
    • Julia
    Vanessa Paul
    Vanessa Paul
    • Della Rae
    • (as Vanessa Imani Paul)
    Bonnie Gallup
    • Marion
    John S. Davies
    John S. Davies
    • Leon
    Dennis Letts
    Dennis Letts
    • Buchanan
    Patti Yasutake
    Patti Yasutake
    • D.A. Rowland
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Frank Hadley
    Libby Villari
    Libby Villari
    • Loretta
    Brady Coleman
    • Dr. Conrad
    Robert Lott
    • Nick
    • (as Robert S. Lott)
    Connie Cooper
    • Kate
    Alex Morris
    Alex Morris
    • Dick Simmons
    Jenny Pichanick
    • Dr. Winston
    Titos Menchaca
    • Hector
    Charles Sanders
    Charles Sanders
    • Bank Manager
    • Director
      • Michael Toshiyuki Uno
    • Writers
      • Andrew Laskos
      • David Venable
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    guilfisher

    Yet another Crystal Bernard loser.

    Okay, so here we have yet another Crystal Bernard vehicle in which our heroine is disfigured (does some fairly good acting in the early part of film) who gets framed by her husband and sent to prison. Prison toughens her up and she gets into fights with fellow inmates and, you got it, gets even more disfigured. But, alas, our heroine gets that plastic surgery and a new face and after prison release goes after her husband who has since re-married. From there on it goes downhill and Miss Bernard turns in some bad acting. Typical story? You got it. Nothing new here. The horses look beautiful.

    Unfortunately, Miss Bernard continues to wear these short skirts, that make her look cheap, and still sports that mop of hair that is annoying to look at. Won't someone suggest that she get a haircut? Is this lion's mane look supposed to be attractive? It went out in the 40s when the likes of Rita Hayworth and Veronica Lake held the glamor department. The one redeeming value in this soap opera is the appearance of Doug Savant. I wonder why he always gets the villain roles? He's a good looking guy, who I remember did another villain in MASQUERADE even opposite the handsome Rob Lowe. This is not the best in TV drama. Saw this on Lifetime TV. But worth watching Savant. Even though there's a bad torture scene upon some of the horses.
    4parenthetical_expressions

    How not to make a movie

    Alternative title: A Movie to Die From

    Recommended viewing for all prospective producers, writers and directors on how NOT to make a movie.

    This movie is so, so bad. The script is canned: just add water! (Or a few strained, pathetic tears on Bernard's part.) The plot is more predictable than what happens when you put popcorn in the microwave, and unfortunately, less interesting to watch.

    "A Face to Kill For" had potential. Not to be anything outre or recherche mind you, but at least mildly entertaining in your typical brainless-Hollywood fashion. However, deus ex machina was the crutch of the writers/director and they mashed all potential into the ground with this contrived plot device. I don't need to spoil this movie for you by giving away the story -- that'd be like telling you what happens when you put your tongue to metal in the middle of winter. And believe me, after watching this movie, you might just do so as punishment.

    Doug Savant is the only mildly redeeming quality this movie has: his acting is adequate. However, I'd like to now add Crystal Bernard to the list of people who should not act. She's in great company: Madonna, Courtney Love, Andie MacDowell, Elle Macpherson, Tori Spelling...
    2arshad

    Waste of an excellent theme

    There was a story to build upon - but it remained a story till end. The drama that a movie with such a theme could present was entirely missing. No drama; no suspense, no thrill. It didn't even manage to offer a worth viewing race. I was disappointed. Overall a useless movie.
    9domino1003

    Actually pretty good (Possible Spoilers!!!)

    Sure it follows the typical TV movie of the week formula (Disfigured woman thrown in jail for a crime she didn't commit, gets her face fixed and seeks revenge on those who wronged her), but it is actually pretty good.

    Spoilers Ahead!!!

    Crystal Bernard is a wonder as Allison, a young woman that was disfigured in a car accident, is thrown in jail for a crime that her husband was responsible for. While in jail, she gets her face fixed, and she goes after her(now ex)husband. Doug Savant is your typical TV villain, so don't expect something new. Some of the actors have incredible cliché accents (Like they watched "Gone With The Wind" and learned that way), but otherwise, it's a good movie.
    8moggy-4

    surprise- a really watchable tv-movie

    I.m a true "classic" film buff, so I was really surprised at how watchable this was And watchable is the ultimate test of a film. Well-crafted mystery-drama,few cliches,and horses and horseracing are more interesting than the usual drug/gangster themes.Not a "great" film, but enjoyable,worth watching.

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    • Release date
      • April 14, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • USA Network
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Makeover
    • Filming locations
      • Houston, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Charter Films Inc.
      • Wilshire Court Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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