Mask
A significantly deformed but highly intelligent teenage boy and his biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.
Critics Sentiment
Rocky falls in love with blind camper Diana Adams
Diana's horrified parents forbid her from seeing Rocky
The devastating crash from Rocky's romantic peak with Diana to her parents' cruel intervention represents the film's most dramatic emotional shift.
Mask maintains strong audience appreciation throughout, anchored by Stoltz's remarkable performance and the authentic mother-son relationship. The film peaks during Rocky's touching romance with Diana, then plunges when prejudice destroys their connection, before recovering to honor Rocky's inspiring legacy. Critics consistently praised its avoidance of exploitation while delivering genuine emotional impact.
Full cast
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Cher
Rusty Dennis
Sam Elliott
Gar
Eric Stoltz
Rocky Dennis
Estelle Getty
Evelyn
Richard Dysart
Abe
Laura Dern
Diana
Micole Mercurio
Babe
Harry Carey, Jr.
Red
Dennis Burkley
Dozer
Lawrence Monoson
Ben
Ben Piazza
Mr. Simms
L. Craig King
Eric
Alexandra Powers
Lisa
Kelly Jo Minter
Lorrie (as Kelly Minter)
Joe Unger
1st Boyfriend
Todd Allen
Canuck
Howard Hirdler
Stickman
Jeannie Dimter Barton
Jr. High Secretary
Steve James
Hospital Intern
Cathy Arden
Hospital Doctor
Crew
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