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Mask

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
29K
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POPULARITY
1,793
123
Mask (1985)
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BiographyDrama
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
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POPULARITY
1,793
123
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    • 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
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Photos70

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

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    Cher
    Cher
    • Rusty Dennis
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Rocky Dennis
    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Gar
    Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty
    • Evelyn
    Richard Dysart
    Richard Dysart
    • Abe
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Diana
    Micole Mercurio
    Micole Mercurio
    • Babe
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Red
    Dennis Burkley
    Dennis Burkley
    • Dozer
    Lawrence Monoson
    Lawrence Monoson
    • Ben
    Ben Piazza
    Ben Piazza
    • Mr. Simms
    L. Craig King
    • Eric
    Alexandra Powers
    Alexandra Powers
    • Lisa
    Kelly Jo Minter
    Kelly Jo Minter
    • Lorrie
    • (as Kelly Minter)
    Joe Unger
    Joe Unger
    • 1st Boyfriend
    Todd Allen
    Todd Allen
    • Canuck
    Howard Hirdler
    • Stickman
    Jeannie Dimter Barton
    • Jr. High Secretary
    • Director
      • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Writer
      • Anna Hamilton Phelan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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
    Unique Film
    I saw this film on TV, and it really affected me, because it was so different from most of the cliche-ridden dramatic films. It didn't really fit any "genre", because the situation and characters were so different. They were truly American, bikers with a bit of bravado but underlying sensitivity and compassion, and sense of community. It makes sense that this was a true story. I thought both Stoltz and Cher did magnificent acting jobs, although Stoltz really carried the film, with his understated sense of irony and his willingness to help others, even though inflicted with such a stigma. I agree that he should have been bullied more if this was reality, yet Bogdanovich took a great risk in the superficial culture of celluloid, to devote an entire film to someone with an ugly, deformed face. Often, it was hard to look at him, and brought up questions about my own superficial judgments of people according to their appearances. I am saddened and at the same time, inspired, to hear this was a true story. Belated congratulations and thanks to all involved with this problematic, yet ultimately, encouraging, work.
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    • joseaenterprises
    • Dec 27, 2003

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    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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