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Mask (1985)

โ€œThey told 16 year old Rocky Dennis he could never be like everyone else. So he was determined to be better.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 508 votes 2h 0m pg-13 Drama

#12 of 67 films from 1985 #1216 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Peter Bogdanovich ยท Written by Anna Hamilton Phelan

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Overview

A significantly deformed but highly intelligent teenage boy and his biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.

Cast

Cheras Rusty Dennis
Sam Elliottas Gar
Eric Stoltzas Rocky Dennis
Estelle Gettyas Evelyn
Richard Dysartas Abe
Laura Dernas Diana
Micole Mercurioas Babe
Harry Carey Jr.as Red
Dennis Burkleyas Dozer
Lawrence Monosonas Ben
Ben Piazzaas Mr. Simms
L. Craig Kingas Eric
Alexandra Powersas Lisa
Kelly Jo Minteras Lorrie (as Kelly Minter)

Facts

Release dateMarch 8, 1985
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$7,500,000
Box office$48,230,162 (6.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0089560

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Questions

How long is Mask?
Mask runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Mask worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 508 votes, which places it #12 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 84%) and #1216 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Mask?
Mask was directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Paper Moon (1973), The Last Picture Show (1971), She's Funny That Way (2015).
Who stars in Mask?
Cher as Rusty Dennis; Sam Elliott as Gar; Eric Stoltz as Rocky Dennis; Estelle Getty as Evelyn; Richard Dysart as Abe; Laura Dern as Diana.
What is Mask rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mask?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53784.

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