The Mask of the Gorilla (1958): Cast
The Mask of the Gorilla is a 1958 crime drama directed by Bernard Borderie, starring Lino Ventura as Géo Paquet, Le Gorille, Charles Vanel and Robert Manuel. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Bernard Borderie
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films Raoul Ploquin
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mask of the Gorilla About?
The premise of The Mask of the Gorilla without spoilers.
Géo Paquet, known as The Gorilla, escapes from prison and is immediately pressed into service as an elite operative. To bring down a perilous gang tied to a foreign embassy, he must go undercover. Their commander is a diplomat‑protected spy, immune from ordinary police arrest, forcing Paquet to navigate both criminal and diplomatic hazards.
The Mask of the Gorilla Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- agent
- eurospy
- torture
- thug
- strong man
- spying
- secret service
- revenge
- escape from prison
- microfilm
- hoodlum
- hidden corpse
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- fugitive
- france
- fight
- fatally wounded man
- espionage
- diabetic
- criminal
- brawl
- 1950s
- spy
- based on novel
- surprise ending
The Mask of the Gorilla Cast & Characters
Lino Ventura leads the cast as Géo Paquet, Le Gorille, with Charles Vanel as Colonel Berthomieu and Robert Manuel as Casa. Directed by Bernard Borderie; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bernard Borderie
- Lino Ventura as Géo Paquet, Le Gorille
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Charles Vanel as Colonel Berthomieu -
Robert Manuel as Casa -
Pierre Dux as Veslot
Also Starring in The Mask of the Gorilla
· 17 more- Yves Barsacq Berthier
- Jean-Pierre Mocky Sébut
- Henri Crémieux X.A. Pallos
- Robert Berri Combinat
- Jacques Seiler Principal Inspector Antier
- René Bergeron Antoine Legrand, first hygiene inspector
- Maurice Chevit Second hygiene inspector
- Jean-Roger Caussimon Léon
- René Lefèvre Commissioner Blavet
- Guy Mairesse Killer
- André Valmy Mauricet
- François Darbon Popaul
- Jean-Marie Rivière Valério
- Marie Sabouret Chaboute
- Bella Darvi Isolène
- Jean-Max Councilor Smolen
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- Jean Mercure Director of the DST
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The Mask of the Gorilla FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mask of the Gorilla, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mask of the Gorilla?
The Mask of the Gorilla runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Mask of the Gorilla released?
The Mask of the Gorilla was released on August 14, 1958.
Who directed The Mask of the Gorilla?
The Mask of the Gorilla was directed by Bernard Borderie.
More films by Bernard Borderie Who is in the cast of The Mask of the Gorilla?
The Mask of the Gorilla stars Lino Ventura as Géo Paquet, Le Gorille, Charles Vanel as Colonel Berthomieu and Robert Manuel as Casa, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Mask of the Gorilla have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mask of the Gorilla has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Mask of the Gorilla in?
The original language of The Mask of the Gorilla is French.
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