Mask (1985): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mask is a 1985 drama directed by Peter Bogdanovich, starring Eric Stoltz as Rocky Dennis, Cher and Sam Elliott. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $48.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mask About?
The premise of Mask without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At 16, Rocky Dennis is told he’ll never fit in, so he resolves to exceed expectations. Living with a severe facial skull deformity, Rocky and his biker‑gang mother strive to live as normal a life as circumstances allow, confronting the challenges of their situation.
Mask Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- craniodiaphyseal dysplasia
- based on true story
- drugs
- cocaine
- amusement park
- funhouse
- rocky dennis character
- mother
- sex scene
- teenager
- biker
- prejudice
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- biker gang
- redheaded boy
- motorcycle
- eighth grade graduation
- death of protagonist
- funhouse mirror
- male female relationship
- one word title
- teenage girl
- young love
- nonconformity
- drug addict
- disfigured face
- summer camp
- death
- california
- broken dream
- blindness
- teenage boy
- disfigurement
- dignity
- compassion
- mother son relationship
- sport card
- balisong
- title spoken by character
- f rated
- dying young
- father daughter estrangement
Mask Cast & Characters
Eric Stoltz leads the cast as Rocky Dennis, with Cher as Rusty Dennis and Sam Elliott as Gar. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich; 53 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Bogdanovich
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Eric Stoltz as Rocky Dennis -
Cher as Rusty Dennis -
Sam Elliott as Gar - Ben Piazza as Mr. Simms
Also Starring in Mask
· 49 more- Laura Dern Diana
- Louis Waldon Camp Cook
- Toni Sawyer Mrs. Adams
- Jeannie Dimter Barton Jr. High Secretary
- Scott Willardsen Jr. High Student
- Lawrence Monoson Ben
- Dennis Burkley Dozer
- Harry Carey Jr. Red
- Steve James Hospital Intern
- Richard Dysart Abe
- Nick Cassavetes T.J.
- Barry Tubb Dewey
- Creed Bratton Carnival Ticket Taker
- Andrew Robinson Dr. Vinton
- Joe Unger 1st Boyfriend
- Micole Mercurio Babe
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- Estelle Getty Evelyn
- Wayne Grace Drug Dealer
- Christopher Rydell Senior High Student
- Kelly Jo Minter Lorrie
- Marsha Warfield Homeroom Teacher
- Alexandra Powers Lisa
- Todd Allen Canuck
- Stan Ross Drunken Biker
- Ivan J. Rado Dr. Rudinsky
- Lou Felder Mr. Adams
- Jeff Jensen Biker
- Michael Adams Biker
- Jill Whitlow Anne Marie
- Charles Taylor 2nd Boyfriend
- Rebecca Wood Angel (as Rebecca Sharkey)
- Anna Thea Bogdanovich Woman Counselor
- Jack Wright Biker
- Allison Roth Nancy Lawrence
- Cathy Arden Hospital Doctor
- Jo-El Sonnier Sunshine
- Rummel Mor Track Runner
- Beth McKinley Senior High Student
- Howard Hirdler Stickman
- David Scott Milton History Teacher
- L. Craig King Eric
- Anna Hamilton Phelan Puppy Lady
- Les Dudek Bone
- Paige Matthews Stickman's Girl
- Patricia Pelham Canuck's Girl
- Gale Ricketts Sunshine's Girl
- Norman Kaplan Themselves
- Marilyn Hamilton Mr. Kaplan's Aide
- Eddie Paul Biker
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Mask Plot Summary
What happens in Mask from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1979 Azusa, California, Rocky Dennis is a teenage boy born with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, a very rare condition that shapes the bones of his skull in dramatic ways. He is embraced without hesitation by his freewheeling, bohemian biker mother, Rusty Dennis, her partner, Gar who acts as a father figure, and his maternal grandparents who share his love of baseball cards. Yet the outside world often reacts with fear, pity, and teasing, failing to see Rocky’s humanity, humor, and intelligence. The film follows how his family fights for him to lead a life full of possibilities, despite the stigma that shadows him.
Full summary
The whole story of Mask, scene by scene
Mask Box Office
Mask grossed $48.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$48.2M
- US & Canada
- $48.2M
How Well Do You Know Mask?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed the teenage Rocky Dennis?
Cars in Mask
20 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson Duo Glide and the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide.
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Harley-Davidson Duo Glide Important role -
Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide Important role -
Harley-Davidson Super Glide Important role -
1964 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
Mask Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Marcas do Destino” and “마스크”.
- Also known as
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- Marcas do Destino
- 마스크
- Die Maske
- Masken
- Dietro la maschera
- Máscara
- Маска
- Maszk
- מסכה
- Maska
- 面具
- マスク, ნიღაბი
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- Màscara
- Maske
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Mask FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Mask, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mask?
Mask runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Mask released?
Mask was released on March 8, 1985.
Who directed Mask?
Mask was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
More films by Peter Bogdanovich Who is in the cast of Mask?
Mask stars Eric Stoltz as Rocky Dennis, Cher as Rusty Dennis and Sam Elliott as Gar, among 53 credited actors.
How much did Mask make at the box office?
Mask grossed $48.2 million worldwide.
Does Mask have a post-credit scene?
No. Mask has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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