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Mask

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
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Mask (1985)
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A teenager with a massive facial skull deformity and biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.A teenager with a massive facial skull deformity and biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.A teenager with a massive facial skull deformity and biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
29K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,744
178
  • Director
    • Peter Bogdanovich
  • Writer
    • Anna Hamilton Phelan
  • Stars
    • Cher
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Sam Elliott
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Bogdanovich
  • Writer
    • Anna Hamilton Phelan
  • Stars
    • Cher
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Sam Elliott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 110User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Laura Dern and Eric Stoltz in Mask (1985)
    Cher and Sam Elliott in Mask (1985)
    Cher and Sam Elliott in Mask (1985)
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    Cher at an event for Mask (1985)
    Demi Moore and Emilio Estevez at an event for Mask (1985)
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    Cher and Sam Elliott in Mask (1985)
    Cher and Sam Elliott in Mask (1985)
    Cher in Mask (1985)
    Cher in Mask (1985)
    Cher in Mask (1985)

    Top cast

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    Cher
    Cher
    • Rusty Dennisas Rusty Dennis
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Rocky Dennisas Rocky Dennis
    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Garas Gar
    Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty
    • Evelynas Evelyn
    Richard Dysart
    Richard Dysart
    • Abeas Abe
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Dianaas Diana
    Micole Mercurio
    Micole Mercurio
    • Babeas Babe
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Redas Red
    Dennis Burkley
    Dennis Burkley
    • Dozeras Dozer
    Lawrence Monoson
    Lawrence Monoson
    • Benas Ben
    Ben Piazza
    Ben Piazza
    • Mr. Simmsas Mr. Simms
    L. Craig King
    • Ericas Eric
    Alexandra Powers
    Alexandra Powers
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Kelly Jo Minter
    Kelly Jo Minter
    • Lorrieas Lorrie
    • (as Kelly Minter)
    Joe Unger
    Joe Unger
    • 1st Boyfriendas 1st Boyfriend
    Todd Allen
    Todd Allen
    • Canuckas Canuck
    Howard Hirdler
    • Stickmanas Stickman
    Jeannie Dimter Barton
    • Jr. High Secretaryas Jr. High Secretary
    • Director
      • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Writer
      • Anna Hamilton Phelan
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Rusty Dennis (Cher) is the mother of Rocky (Eric Stoltz), a seriously deformed, but extremely intelligent and emotionally warm teenager. Rusty is a no-nonsense mother whose wild lifestyle is often at odds with her tenderness and protectiveness towards Rocky. She is determined that Rocky be given the same chances and happiness that everyone else takes for granted. —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
    • craniodiaphyseal dysplasia
    • f rated
    • dying young
    • drugs
    • cocaine
    • 37 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They told 16-year-old Rocky Dennis he could never be like everyone else. So he was determined to be better.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      According to Cher, this movie was shot in Rocky and Rusty Dennis' old neighborhood. One day she was walking down a street with Eric Stoltz (in make-up) and an old man yelled "Hi!" at Eric. He then said, "I'm so happy to see you, I heard you died." Cher says he was so happy that they didn't have the heart to tell him the truth.
    • Goofs
      When Rocky looks in the carnival mirror it alters his deformed face to appear almost normal. They send for his mother (Cher) to look at him. The same mirror that altered Rocky's face to appear normal should have deformed his mother's face. But when you see them looking in the mirror, Cher's face is looking perfect. Also, Rocky's nose casts a shadow in the mirror; on his actual face, the bridge of his nose casts no shadow.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Rocky Dennis: [voiceover; a poem Rocky had written] These things are good: ice cream and cake, a ride on a Harley, seeing monkeys in the trees, the rain on my tongue, and the sun shining on my face. These things are a drag: dust in my hair, holes in my shoes, no money in my pocket, and the sun shining on my face.

    • Alternate versions
      The Director's Cut print runs around 7 minutes longer and includes a scene where Rocky & Rusty sing around a bonfire, and the funeral of cyclist Red (his motorbike is buried beside him). It also replaces the Bob Seger songs with those of Bruce Springsteen.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Mask (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Badlands
      Written by Bruce Springsteen
      Performed by Bruce Springsteen
      (Director's cut version only)

    User reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    A very good movie
    This movie is unique. Everybody must see it. It is very sentimental, but it is not exasperated. Great Cher, great Eric Stoltz, great Sam Elliot. This movie makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you think about the lucky aspects of life and the unlucky ones. One of the most striking aspects is that good feelings are found in an environment that most people think is bad: a young ex-drug addict mother, a group of motorcyclists. I will not tell you what is Mask, I just tell you he is a normal guy except for a difference: find it by your own, you will be satisfied. Surely a good movie.
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    6
    • Fox-54
    • Apr 22, 1999

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    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Peter Bogdanovich's Mask
    • Filming locations
      • Azusa, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,230,162
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $135,499
      • Mar 10, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,230,162
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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