Masks(1987)
Masques
France's master of stylish and witty suspense presents his delightfully dark and hauntingly humorous game of cat and mouse
Masks Synopsis
In this deadly game of cat and mouse, Roland Wolf is writing a book on the life of game show host Christian Legagneur--or is he?
Masks (1987) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Claude Chabrol, released on February 11, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Robin Renucci, Bernadette Lafont and Monique Chaumette. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Chabrol
- Writers:
- Claude Chabrol, Odile Barski
- Producers:
- Marin Karmitz
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Rabier
- Composer:
- Matthieu Chabrol
- Production:
- Films A2, MK2 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Masks (1987) Trailer
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Masks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philippe Noiret
as Christian Legagneur
Robin Renucci
as Roland Wolf
Bernadette Lafont
as La Masseuse
Monique Chaumette
as Colette
Anne Brochet
as Catherine
Roger Dumas
as Manu
Pierre-François Dumeniaud
as Max
Pierre Nougaro
as Gustave
Renée Dennsy
as Émilie
- Yvonne Décade
Yvonne Décade
as Antoinette
Blanche Ariel
as Rosette
- René Marjac
René Marjac
as Maurice
Key crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol, written by Claude Chabrol and Odile Barski, produced by Marin Karmitz.
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Masks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 75 ratings.
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Masks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Masks online?
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Masks (1987) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Masks?
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The main cast of Masks (1987) includes Philippe Noiret, Robin Renucci, Bernadette Lafont, Monique Chaumette and Anne Brochet. The film was directed by Claude Chabrol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Masks released?
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Masks was released on February 11, 1987 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Masks worth watching?
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Masks (1987) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Masks?
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Yes. The official Masks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.