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Features: DVD, Special Edition
Teen-age rocky dennis has a wild mother and a face misshaped bya rare disease.
Editor's Note
Director Peter Bogdanovich brings the inspirational, true story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz) to life in MASK. Despite being born with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, a disease resulting in disfigurement of the bones of the face and head, Rocky is a typical teen: he collects baseball cards, plans to take a Harley through Europe, and excels at school. His devoted, yet substance-abusing mother, Rusty (Cher), along with her warmhearted biker friends, will do anything to ensure that Rocky is allowed to live as normal a life as possible. Rocky's positive outlook and spirit win him friends and supporters wherever he goes--at school, at the hospital, and while working at a camp for the blind, where he finds love with beautiful Diana (Laura Dern). Stoltz is extraordinary as Rocky, instilling him with warmth and verve. The film also features Sam Elliott as Rusty's love interest, Gar, rounding off a uniformly fine cast.
Plot Summary
Based on the life of Rocky Dennis, MASK tells the uplifting story of a young man who suffered from a disfiguring congenital condition. The film movingly demonstrates the falsehood inherent in the world of appearances and the true nature of prejudice. Eric Stoltz, Cher, and Sam Elliott give strong, true performances in this winning drama from Peter Bogdanovich (THE LAST PICTURE SHOW).
| Features | Region 1 | | Note: Features the original, never-released soundtrack by Bruce Springsteen that was created for the film but not included in the theatrical release. | | Snap Case | | Director's Cut | | Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 | | Audio:
| Dolby Digital 2.0 - English | | Dolby Digital 5.1 - English | | DTS 5.1 English | | Additional Release Material:
| Audio Commentary: Peter Bogdanovich - Director | | Production Interviews: Peter Bogdanovich - Director | | Interactive Features:
| Interactive Menus | | Scene Access |
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| Technical Info
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 2/8/2005 |
| Running Time: 120 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1985 | | Catalog ID: 22788 | | UPC: 00025192278822 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Academy Awards (1985) |  | Winner, Best Makeup | |
Cannes (1985) | | Winner, Best Actress | |
Academy Awards (1985) | | Michael Westmore, Winner, Best Makeup |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...[The film] taps human feelings with a depth rarely felt in films. Beautifully acted and executed..." 02/27/1985Los Angeles Times
"...Stoltz is simply amazing in the variety, the humor and the absolute lack of self-pity with which he draws Rocky..." 03/07/1985 p.C1 |
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