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The Face Behind the Mask (1941)

NR · 1941-01-16 · 1h 9m · EN
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What fiendish fury turns man into monster?

In this low-budget thriller, Peter Lorre plays Janos Szabo, an immigrant from Hungary who is a skilled craftsman. After he's caught in a fire, his face is horribly scarred; his terrifying appearance makes it impossible for him to get a job. With nowhere else to turn, Janos begins working for the criminal underworld. Janos begins having second thoughts about his life of crime when he falls in love.

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Robert FloreyDirector

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Peter LorrePeter LorreJanos 'Johnny' SzaboEvelyn KeyesEvelyn KeyesHelen WilliamsDon BeddoeDon BeddoeLt. James 'Jim' O'HaraGeorge E. StoneGeorge E. StoneDinkyJohn TyrrellJohn TyrrellWattsCy SchindellCy SchindellBensonStanley BrownStanley BrownHarryJames SeayJames SeayJeff JeffriesWarren AsheWarren AsheJohnson, ReporterCharles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonChief O'BrienGeorge McKayGeorge McKayTerry Finnegan

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HungarianNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · HorrorTheme affinityHungarian · Noir · Film NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference203422

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Frequently asked questions about The Face Behind the Mask

What is The Face Behind the Mask about?

In this low-budget thriller, Peter Lorre plays Janos Szabo, an immigrant from Hungary who is a skilled craftsman. After he's caught in a fire, his face is horribly scarred; his terrifying appearance makes it impossible for him to get a job. With nowhere else to turn, Janos begins working for the criminal underworld. Janos begins having second thoughts about his life of crime when he falls in love.

How long is The Face Behind the Mask?

The Face Behind the Mask has a runtime of 69 minutes.