Behind the Mask (TV 1992)

A man uses multiple disguises to unravel the mysteries and schemes of an arch enemy in a series of 6, 30-minute cliffhangar episodes.

Director:

Warren Chaney

Writer:

Warren Chaney

Stars:

Deborah Winters, Roy Alan Wilson, Steve Word

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Deborah Winters	...	Annie Strayton
Roy Alan Wilson	...	Dr. Lane Elliott
Steve Word	...	Dr. Alex Raymond
Kevin Kickman	...	Dr. Lee Falk
James Keany	...	Dr. Bill Whitney
Luis Lemus	...	Deatherage
John Swasey	...	Agent John Reid
Woodrow Thomas	...	Jack Shepherd
René Gatica	...	Dr. Fredrick Louis
Joshua Blyden	...	Irish Thug
John Hervey	...	Matt Williams
Ed Mixon	...	James Andrews
Brian Castillio	...	Tony Louis
Barbara Jenkins	...	Foster Mother
Kim I. Morrell	...	Dr. Barry Carson

Storyline

A man uses multiple disguises to unravel the mysteries and schemes of an arch enemy in a series of 6, 30-minute cliffhangar episodes.

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Genres:

Action

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 June 1992 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Galveston, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sandpiper Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min 180 min (original)

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Fantastic-Well Written-Well Directed-Action Thriller Masterpiece

Behind the Mask was a very nice surprise. Lots of action and plenty of plot twists that fool the viewer. The movie was a stuntman's paradise with very difficult feats that frequently blow you away. The director chose simplicity of shooting style, which played against the often-frantic movement of the picture. This added to the unexpected nature of the surprises that would show up when least expected.

The screenplay had well developed characters yet always left some mystery and questions to be asked. What more could a viewer want.

Behind the Mask was the first modern day serial since the 50s. Each Chapter ended with a cliffhanger that left the viewer stunned and wanting more. Better yet, the filmmakers played fair, never cheating in retrieving their heroes and occasionally heroine, from disaster.

Special acting mention goes to veteran actress, Deborah Winters, portraying the hard-hitting female FBI agent, Amy Strayton. She consistently resisted the temptation to overplay, choosing instead to underplay the role, adding to the believability of the character.

Camera work was excellent and the directing superb. Working from an excellent screenplay, the director moved the audience through a maze of suspenseful mysteries, tying them up at the end - yet leaving one more final surprise. Superb! Really superb.