Facelift

Name: Facelift
Director: Tony Bicât
Genre: Science Fiction, Music, TV Movie
Released: 1984-01-01
Duration: 78 min
Cast: Martin Shaw, Clarke Peters, Sue Jones-Davies, Eleanor David, John Le Mesurier

1984Dir. Tony Bicât1h 18m

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About This Movie

Facelift (1984) has this gritty, offbeat vibe that really captures a twisted future. The division between the 'numbers' and 'names' is stark, and it explores class disparity in a surreal way. Zax, the cabaret owner, is an interesting character—his obsession with a 'number' he can't quite reach feels both tragic and absurd. The robot replica adds a layer of bizarre sci-fi that’s hard to forget, and the practical effects, though dated, have a certain charm. The pacing is a bit uneven, but it fits the dreamlike quality of the narrative. There's something about its overall atmosphere that lingers, making it a curious piece of 80s TV movie history.

Dystopian society with class strugglesUnique blend of music and sci-fiInteresting practical effects and character dynamics