'Face/Off' Was the “Dumbest Idea” Ever, Says Alessandro Nivola

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Veteran actor Alessandro Nivola dishes dirt on the 'dumbest idea' behind the iconic action flick 'Face/Off'

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Nivola, who had a supporting role in the film, was initially skeptical of the mind-swapping premise, calling it the 'dumbest idea' he'd ever heard
Despite his doubts, Nivola says the film's over-the-top absurdity ended up being part of its enduring charm, cementing its status as a cult classic in Hollywood

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Alessandro Nivola, Nicolas Cage, John Travolta, 'Face/Off'