Masquerade (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 5.6

Masquerade poster

Released in 1965, Masquerade is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 102 minutes. “Who is Doing What to Who?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The British send an American and a war hero to kidnap and hide an oil-country prince.

Who’s in it. Masquerade stars Cliff Robertson as David Frazer, Jack Hawkins as Colonel Drexel, Marisa Mell as Sophie and Michel Piccoli as Georges Sarrassin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Masquerade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Masquerade page.

If you liked it. Fans of Masquerade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Masquerade (1965)?
In US, Masquerade is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Masquerade worth watching?
Masquerade holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Masquerade?
Masquerade stars Cliff Robertson, Jack Hawkins, Marisa Mell, Michel Piccoli and Bill Fraser.
When was Masquerade released?
Masquerade was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.