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Mystery thriller

Mascara (1987): Cast

Mascara (1987) movie poster

Mascara is a 1987 mystery thriller directed by Patrick Conrad, starring Charlotte Rampling as Gaby Hart, Derek de Lint and Eva Robins. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Mascara (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Patrick Conrad
Genres
Thriller , Mystery , Horror
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mascara About?

The premise of Mascara without spoilers.

A respected police commissioner known for his love of opera leads a double life, spending nights immersed in the transvestite scene. He also secretly longs for his own sister. After his wife is murdered, he seeks to frame a set designer who is courting his sister, hoping to bring the killer to justice.

Mascara Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • full frontal nudity
  • transgender woman nude
  • female frontal nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • nudity
  • murder of a nude woman
  • murder of a transgender woman
  • police
  • man
  • opera
  • transgender woman
  • woman's neck broken
+26 more
  • death
  • strangulation
  • serial murder
  • missing person report
  • insanity
  • incestuous overtones
  • beach
  • angry mob
  • reference to tina turner
  • opera singer
  • woman getting dressed
  • voyeurism
  • gay party
  • female topless nudity
  • big house
  • dead woman in a bathtub
  • police station
  • murder investigation
  • police detective
  • female nudity
  • brother sister relationship
  • transgender
  • transvestism
  • murder
  • suicide
  • neck breaking
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Cast & crew

Mascara Cast & Characters

Charlotte Rampling leads the cast as Gaby Hart, with Derek de Lint as Chris Brine and Eva Robins as Pepper. Directed by Patrick Conrad; 78 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Patrick Conrad

One more film directed by Patrick Conrad: Beef Cattle.

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Mascara Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Mascara - Ein teuflischer Plan” and “Make-up voor een moord”.

Also known as
  • Mascara - Ein teuflischer Plan
  • Make-up voor een moord
  • Maquillaje para matar
  • מסקרה
  • 睫毛膏谋杀
  • Maskara

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FAQ

Mascara FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mascara, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mascara?

Mascara runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Mascara released?

Mascara was released on May 7, 1987.

Who directed Mascara?

Mascara was directed by Patrick Conrad.

More films by Patrick Conrad

Who is in the cast of Mascara?

Mascara stars Charlotte Rampling as Gaby Hart, Derek de Lint as Chris Brine and Eva Robins as Pepper, among 78 credited actors.

Does Mascara have a post-credit scene?

No. Mascara has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mascara in?

The original language of Mascara is Dutch.

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