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The Monkey's Mask

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
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1.6K
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Kelly McGillis and Susie Porter in The Monkey's Mask (2000)
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
A lesbian private detective dives head first into murder, manipulation and the consuming power of sex.A lesbian private detective dives head first into murder, manipulation and the consuming power of sex.A lesbian private detective dives head first into murder, manipulation and the consuming power of sex.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Samantha Lang
  • Writers
    • Anne Kennedy(screenplay)
    • Dorothy Porter(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Susie Porter
    • Kelly McGillis
    • Abbie Cornish
Top credits
  • Director
    • Samantha Lang
  • Writers
    • Anne Kennedy(screenplay)
    • Dorothy Porter(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Susie Porter
    • Kelly McGillis
    • Abbie Cornish
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 26User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Kelly McGillis and Susie Porter in The Monkey's Mask (2000)
    Kelly McGillis in The Monkey's Mask (2000)
    Kelly McGillis in The Monkey's Mask (2000)
    Kelly McGillis and Susie Porter in The Monkey's Mask (2000)
    Marton Csokas and Susie Porter in The Monkey's Mask (2000)

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    Susie Porter
    Susie Porter
    • Jill Fitzpatrickas Jill Fitzpatrick
    Kelly McGillis
    Kelly McGillis
    • Professor Diana Maitlandas Professor Diana Maitland
    Abbie Cornish
    Abbie Cornish
    • Mickey Norrisas Mickey Norris
    Brendan Cowell
    Brendan Cowell
    • Haydenas Hayden
    Jim Holt
    • Bill McDonaldas Bill McDonald
    Bojana Novakovic
    Bojana Novakovic
    • Tiannaas Tianna
    Jean-Pierre Mignon
    • Tony Brachas Tony Brach
    Caroline Gillmer
    Caroline Gillmer
    • Barbara Brachas Barbara Brach
    John Noble
    John Noble
    • Mr. Norrisas Mr. Norris
    Linden Wilkinson
    Linden Wilkinson
    • Mrs. Norrisas Mrs. Norris
    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Dad Fitzpatrickas Dad Fitzpatrick
    Deborah Mailman
    Deborah Mailman
    • Louas Lou
    Marton Csokas
    Marton Csokas
    • Nick Maitlandas Nick Maitland
    William Zappa
    William Zappa
    • Detective Sergeant Wesleyas Detective Sergeant Wesley
    Charlotte Rose Regan
    • Cerebral Girlas Cerebral Girl
    Johnny Lee
    • Tai Chi Instructoras Tai Chi Instructor
    Sara Nunn
    • Comforting Policewomanas Comforting Policewoman
    David Wood
    • Brian, the poetas Brian, the poet
    • Director
      • Samantha Lang
    • Writers
      • Anne Kennedy(screenplay)
      • Dorothy Porter(based on the book by)
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    Storyline

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    Jill Fitzpatrick is a 28-year old, street-smart, out-of-work private investigator wishing she wasn't celibate. Eager for the taste of adrenaline, she accepts a job investigating the disappearance of Mickey, a young female student. Jill quickly strikes a spark with the seductive Diana, Mickey's poetry lecturer. But it is not long before Mickey's strangled body is found. Distrusting the cops, Mickey's grief-stricken parents ask Jill to find her murderer. Jill is soon hurled into a passionate liaison with Diana as she enters the surprisingly seamy underworld of Mickey's life, looking for clues to her murder. For whom did Mickey write her sexually charged poems? What is the connection between Mickey and her two favorite poets? Who is leaving threatening messages in verse on Jill's answering machine? Blinded by her passion, Jill is compromised in her search for the truth - until her own life is in danger. —Strand Releasing <strand@strandreleasing.com>
    • lesbian
    • sex
    • poet
    • lesbianism
    • lesbian kiss
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    • Taglines
      • No evidence just a smell of sex and violence.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sexual content including graphic dialogue, and for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gigi Edgley was unable to complete her scenes for this film because she was needed back on Farscape (1999) to film the episode "Dream a Little Dream/Re:Union".
    • Quotes

      Mickey Norris: [Opening scene; standing before an audience] Love is a torture - love tortures me. Does love torture you? If it does, why are you laughing? I feel you in the room like a knife. You cut out my cunt, so why not cut out my heart? Your prick is a knife that hurts me. You grunt like a beautiful pig

      [audience laughs]

      Mickey Norris: . I wish my cunt could hurt you.

    • Soundtracks
      Jezebel
      (instrumental)

      Written by Alan Wilder (as A. Wilder)

      Performed by Recoil

    User reviews26

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    Top review
    6/10
    The smell of sex and violence.
    Titilating sex scenes make up for the disjointed story line. While investigating a missing-person case, a female detective(Susie Porter)is sidetracked when she enters a lesbian affair with a married professor(Kelly McGillis). Totally nude love scenes are interesting. Porter is a more convincing lesbian than private detective. And it is nice to see McGillis sans clothing. Also in the cast are:Abbie Cornish, Jean-Pierre Mignon and Marton Csokas. Cornish is very alluring and demands attention through her character's poetry. Strong sexual content and graphic dialogue are a plus for this crime drama.
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    • michaelRokeefe
    • May 16, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 2001 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • Canada
      • France
      • Italy
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El círculo íntimo
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Arenafilm
      • Asmik Ace Entertainment
      • Canal+
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,831
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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