Masked and Anonymous (2003)

A singer, whose career has gone on a downward spiral, is forced to make a comeback to the performance stage for a benefit concert.

Director:

Larry Charles

Writers:

Bob Dylan, Larry Charles

Stars:

Bob Dylan, Jeff Bridges, John Goodman

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bob Dylan	...	Jack Fate
Jeff Bridges	...	Tom Friend
Penélope Cruz	...	Pagan Lace
John Goodman	...	Uncle Sweetheart
Jessica Lange	...	Nina Veronica
Luke Wilson	...	Bobby Cupid
Angela Bassett	...	Mistress
Steven Bauer	...	Edgar
Michael Paul Chan	...	Guard
Bruce Dern	...	Editor
Ed Harris	...	Oscar Vogel
Val Kilmer	...	Animal Wrangler
Cheech Marin	...	Prospero
Chris Penn	...	Crew Guy #2
Giovanni Ribisi	...	Soldier

Storyline

Against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of revolution, Uncle Sweetheart and Nina Veronica are slimy promoters planning a benefit concert. They desire the services of legendary singer Jack Fate, and soon Fate is sprung from jail. A rock journalist investigates the concert, attempting to determine just who will benefit. Revolution may be raging outside the arena, but Jack Fate and the benefit concert play on as planned.

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Plot Keywords:

concert | singer | revolution | journalist | jail | 

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Taglines:

Are you humble before God?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some language and brief violence

Details

Official Sites:

Monolith [pl] Official site

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 August 2003 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Anónimos

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$30,783 (USA) (25 July 2003)

Gross:

$533,344 (USA) (12 December 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Films, Destiny Productions, George Square Holdings

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min 112 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Bob Dylan's first scene, where he is released from prison, he is wearing a wig. He liked it so much that he continued to wear it for various occasions, including his appearance at the Newport Folk Festival in August 2002.

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Goofs

When Nina Veronica meets the TV executives at the television studio, the liquor bottles in the center of the table change position and number in almost every shot where they are visible.

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Quotes

Drunk: Do I need to ring a bell to get a refill? You can see my glass is empty.
Bobby Cupid: Hey, man, the glass is always empty. So is the spot on the counter where the money's supposed to be.

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Connections

References The Invisible Man (1933)

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Soundtracks

"Come Una Pietra Scalciata"
("Like a Rolling Stone")
Written by Bob Dylan
Performed by Articolo 31
Courtesy of BMG Ricordi S.p.A.
Under license from BMG Strategic Marketing Group

User Reviews

Stay with it.

Get in the right frame of mind to watch this movie. Bob Dylan has a unique ability for understatement, while at the same time doing broad irony. Here he stays in character. At least he looks right at the camera. Like a Dylan song. Don't look for the standard movie structure. Much seems to be about the doing rather then the getting it done. It's great fun watching the characters. They never looked better then in this film. Bob always attracted the best backing group. And then there's the music. It's the songs that make little sense that really set the tone. Those who don't get it never will. While it's not Dylan's greatest moment, it still holds interest since it's born of his determination and the draw of his energy.