The Master of Disguise (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Master of Disguise is a 2002 family comedy directed by Perry Andelin Blake, starring Dana Carvey. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $43.4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget. Critics gave it 12 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Perry Andelin Blake
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $16M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Master of Disguise About?
The premise of The Master of Disguise without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pistachio Disguisey possesses an extraordinary ability to impersonate anyone or anything, leading him on a comical adventure. As the inheritor of a family tradition of disguise masters, he must learn to control his unusual "Energico" power. The film follows his journey from a clumsy beginner to a skilled master of deception and surprising everyone along the way.
The Master of Disguise Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- italian american
- turtle costume
- kidnapping
- stupidity
- grandfather grandson relationship
- flatulence
- slapstick comedy
- cameo appearance
- voice over narration
- eyeglasses
- laughter
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
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- revenge
- father son relationship
- investigation
- cigar smoking
- running gag
- disguise
- master of disguise
- title spoken by character
- inheritance
- boy
- secret
- robbery
- swimming pool
- villain
- dancing
- party
- 2000s
- pulling down someone's trousers
- reference to abraham lincoln
- disguised as an old woman
- rube goldberg machine
- bully
- brainwashing
- coercion
- costa rica
- mimicry
- job interview
- palermo italy
- henchman
- assistant
- subtitled scene
- antique collector
- smoking
- smoking cigar
- waiter
- restaurant
- mask
- pop up book
The Master of Disguise Cast
Dana Carvey stars in The Master of Disguise. Directed by Perry Andelin Blake.
- Director Perry Andelin Blake
The Master of Disguise Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Master of Disguise 12 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 12 Metascore
User score 3.3
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TMDB 40% User score
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The Master of Disguise Plot Summary
What happens in The Master of Disguise from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sunlit streets of Palermo, Italy in 1979, Fabbrizio Disguisey, a brilliant master of deception, managed to dismantle the notorious smuggling scheme led by Devlin Bowman, all while cleverly posing as Bo Derek. This pivotal act not only marked the pinnacle of his impressive legacy but also weighed heavy on his conscience. He had to keep this dark truth hidden from his family, worried that his young son, Pistachio, would be forced to inherit this dangerous life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Master of Disguise, scene by scene
The Master of Disguise Box Office & Budget
The Master of Disguise grossed $43.4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $40.4 million came from the US and Canada and $3 million (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43.4M
2.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $40.4M
- International
- $3M
- Budget
- $16M
The Master of Disguise Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser The Master of Disguise - Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Master of Disguise?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Where does Fabbrizio Disguisey confront Devlin Bowman in the movie?
Cars in The Master of Disguise
9 cars on screen, including the 1978 Checker Taxicab and the 1960 Fiat 600 Multipla.
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1960 Fiat 600 Multipla Minor role -
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1960 Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre Limousine Minor role
The Master of Disguise Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “El Maestro del Disfraz” and “Maskeler Kralı”.
- Also known as
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- El Maestro del Disfraz
- Maskeler Kralı
- Meister der Verwandlung
- Il maestro cambiafaccia
- Le Maître du déguisement
- Az álcázás mestere
- Mestre do Disfarce
- אשף התחפושות
- Kılık Değiştirme Ustası
- Мастер Перевоплощения
- Цар на маскировката
- Mistrz kamuflażu
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- 마스터 오브 디스가이즈
- Майстер перевтілень
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The Master of Disguise FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Master of Disguise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Master of Disguise?
The Master of Disguise runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Master of Disguise released?
The Master of Disguise was released on August 2, 2002.
Who directed The Master of Disguise?
The Master of Disguise was directed by Perry Andelin Blake.
Who is in the cast of The Master of Disguise?
The Master of Disguise stars Dana Carvey.
How much did The Master of Disguise make at the box office?
The Master of Disguise grossed $43.4 million worldwide ($40.4 million domestic, $3 million international) on a budget of $16 million.
How is The Master of Disguise rated?
The Master of Disguise has 12 on Metacritic and 40% on TMDB.
Does The Master of Disguise have a post-credit scene?
No. The Master of Disguise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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