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Behind the Mask (1958): Cast

Behind the Mask (1958) movie poster

Behind the Mask is a 1958 drama directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, starring Vanessa Redgrave as Pamela Benson-Gray, Lionel Jeffries and Ian Bannen. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Behind the Mask (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
GW Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Behind the Mask About?

The premise of Behind the Mask without spoilers.

A newly qualified surgeon takes the blame for his drug addict colleague after the death their patient through neglect.

Behind the Mask Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • medical mask
  • hospital
  • surgeon
  • surgical gown
  • three word title
  • 1950s
  • latex gloves
  • m. redgrave and v. redgrave
  • based on book
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Behind the Mask Cast & Characters

Vanessa Redgrave leads the cast as Pamela Benson-Gray, with Lionel Jeffries as Walter Froy and Ian Bannen as Alan Crabtree. Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Brian Desmond Hurst

More films directed by Brian Desmond Hurst: The Playboy of the Western World, His and Hers, Dangerous Exile and The Black Tent.

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Videos

Behind the Mask Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Behind the Mask.

Behind the Mask (1958) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Behind the Mask Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Hinter der Maske” and “人性与面具”.

Also known as
  • Hinter der Maske
  • 人性与面具
  • 비하인드 더 마스크

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FAQ

Behind the Mask FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Behind the Mask, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Behind the Mask?

Behind the Mask runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Behind the Mask released?

Behind the Mask was released on November 23, 1958.

Who directed Behind the Mask?

Behind the Mask was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.

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Who is in the cast of Behind the Mask?

Behind the Mask stars Vanessa Redgrave as Pamela Benson-Gray, Lionel Jeffries as Walter Froy and Ian Bannen as Alan Crabtree, among 16 credited actors.

Does Behind the Mask have a post-credit scene?

No. Behind the Mask has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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