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The Mask (1988): Cast

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The Mask is a 1988 comedy directed by Fiorella Infascelli, starring Helena Bonham Carter as Iris, Maria Tedeschi and Michael Maloney. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Mask (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mask About?

The premise of The Mask without spoilers.

A debauched nobleman woos a beautiful woman, who rebuffs his advances. Undeterred, he dons a mask and returns, and his disguise grants him the charm he lacked, allowing him to win her attention. However, the mask cannot hide the darkness that festers in his soul.

The Mask Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
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  • female rear nudity
  • gothic romance
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  • count the person
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  • 18th century
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  • innocence
  • mask maker
  • 17 year old girl
+19 more
  • masked stranger
  • nobleman
  • man teenage girl relationship
  • father son relationship
  • love
  • courage
  • teenage girl
  • feature film directorial debut
  • mysterious stranger
  • actress
  • 17 year old
  • debauchery
  • caravan
  • evil
  • nudity
  • playing cards
  • wine
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  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

The Mask Cast & Characters

Helena Bonham Carter leads the cast as Iris, with Maria Tedeschi as Talia and Michael Maloney as Leonardo. Directed by Fiorella Infascelli; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Fiorella Infascelli

One more film directed by Fiorella Infascelli: Era d’estate.

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FAQ

The Mask FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Mask?

The Mask runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Mask released?

The Mask was released on May 10, 1988.

Who directed The Mask?

The Mask was directed by Fiorella Infascelli.

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Who is in the cast of The Mask?

The Mask stars Helena Bonham Carter as Iris, Maria Tedeschi as Talia and Michael Maloney as Leonardo, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Mask have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Mask in?

The original language of The Mask is Italian.

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