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The Master of Disguise

  • 2002
  • PG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
26K
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James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)
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AdventureComedyFamily

An Italian waiter fights off a criminal mastermind with his inherited powers of disguise.An Italian waiter fights off a criminal mastermind with his inherited powers of disguise.An Italian waiter fights off a criminal mastermind with his inherited powers of disguise.

  • Director
    • Perry Andelin Blake
  • Writers
    • Dana Carvey
    • Harris Goldberg
  • Stars
    • Dana Carvey
    • Jennifer Esposito
    • Harold Gould
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    3.3/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Perry Andelin Blake
    • Writers
      • Dana Carvey
      • Harris Goldberg
    • Stars
      • Dana Carvey
      • Jennifer Esposito
      • Harold Gould
    • 351User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 12Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Photos40

    Stuntwoman Darlene Ava Williams
    Dana Carvey, Jennifer Esposito, and Brandon Molale in The Master of Disguise (2002)
    Jennifer Esposito, Brent Spiner, and John Tenn
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    James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)
    James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)
    James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)
    James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)
    James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)
    James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)
    James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)
    James Brolin, Dana Carvey, and Harold Gould in The Master of Disguise (2002)

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    Dana Carvey
    Dana Carvey
    • Pistachio Disguisey
    Jennifer Esposito
    Jennifer Esposito
    • Jennifer Baker
    Harold Gould
    Harold Gould
    • Grandfather Disguisey
    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • Fabbrizio Disguisey
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Devlin Bowman
    Austin Wolff
    • Barney Baker
    Edie McClurg
    Edie McClurg
    • Mother Disguisey
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    • Sophia
    • (as Maria Canals)
    Robert Machray
    Robert Machray
    • Texas Man
    Michael Bailey Smith
    Michael Bailey Smith
    • Henchman
    Rachel Lederman
    • Texas Wife
    Vincent Riverside
    Vincent Riverside
    • Henchman
    Mark Devine
    Mark Devine
    • Trent
    Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson
    • Kenan
    Jay Johnston
    Jay Johnston
    • Rex
    Mark Ginther
    Mark Ginther
    • Henchman
    Carrick O'Quinn
    • Henchman
    Mitch Silpa
    Mitch Silpa
    • Henchman
    • Director
      • Perry Andelin Blake
    • Writers
      • Dana Carvey
      • Harris Goldberg
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      For years, there has been a rumor that the scene at the Turtle Club happened to be filming on September 11, 2001. When word of the terrorist attacks reached the set, the cast and crew observed a moment of silence (with Dana Carvey already in the turtle costume). This is not entirely correct. What actually happened was that the film didn't even begin production until September 24, 2001. The "Turtle Club" scene was the first scene they shot. Everyone felt weird to make such a silly movie after such a terrible tragedy. Right before they filmed, director Perry Blake gave a heartfelt speech to the cast and crew, there was a moment of silence (yes, Dana was still in costume) and then Blake called "action".
    • Goofs
      When Pistachio and Jennifer go to the toy convention to find Bowman she says her name is Barbara, and Bowman invites her to his house. When Pistachio comes looking for her at the door (as the German Guy and the Snobby English Guy) he says he needs to talk to Jennifer Barker. Wouldn't he ask to see Barbara instead of Jennifer? Also Bowman knows her as Barbara and didn't say anything about him calling her Jennifer.
    • Quotes

      Pistachio Disguisey: Am I not turtley enough for the turtle club. Turtle, turtle, turtle!

    • Crazy credits
      During the final credits, there are scenes from a wedding between Pistachio Disguisey and Jennifer, as well as Dana Carvey hamming it up in several disguises, some 'bloopers', and Dana acting out scenes from other movies/shows.
    • Alternate versions
      In the UK, to avoid a '12A' rating, a series of headbutts were removed. This cuts seven seconds.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Blood Work/Full Frontal/The Master of Disguise/Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Fun
      Written by Rose Falcon and Billy Falcon

      Performed by Rose Falcon

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews351

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    Featured review
    5/10
    What are you expecting?
    I found this movie quite enjoyable, and certainly not deserving of the 3 point whatever rating it has. I don't know what most of the voters were expecting, it was obviously a family movie, and I appreciated that. There was no graphic violence, just some slapping, nor were there any sex references, nor any inappropriate jokes (the flatulence jokes were a bit overdone).

    The movie was humorous, nothing gut busting, but it had enough funny parts to keep me smiling or chuckling the whole time. There were no real lulls or low points, just a nice even keel.

    This movie is middle of the road. I give it a 5 out of 10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Maskernas mästare
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Studios
      • Happy Madison Productions
      • Out of the Blue... Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,388,794
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,554,650
      • Aug 4, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,411,001
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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