Behind the Mask (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, Behind the Mask is a drama film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A newly qualified surgeon takes the blame for his drug addict colleague after the death their patient through neglect.
Who’s in it. Behind the Mask stars Michael Redgrave as Sir Arthur Benson-Gray, Tony Britton as Philip Selwood, Carl Möhner as Carl Romek and Niall MacGinnis as Neil Isherwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Behind the Mask has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Mask tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Mask (1958)?
- In GB, Behind the Mask is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the Mask worth watching?
- Behind the Mask holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Mask?
- Behind the Mask stars Michael Redgrave, Tony Britton, Carl Möhner, Niall MacGinnis and Vanessa Redgrave.
- When was Behind the Mask released?
- Behind the Mask was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.