Mask of Dust
“Where every curve cries DANGER... One wrong move spells DEATH!”
Synopsis
An idol of auto-racing fans attempts a comeback after serving in the Air Force. When his former rival lies dying in the hospital he must decide whether to continue in the Grand Prix, or make peace with his adversary. Featuring race car greats Stirling Moss, Reg Parnell, John Cooper, Alan Brown, Geoffrey Taylor and Leslie Marr.
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Richard Conte
Peter Wells
Mari Aldon
Patricia Wells
Peter Illing
Tony Bellario
Alec Mango
Guido Rosetti
James Copeland
Johnny Jackson, mechanic
George Coulouris
'Pic' Dallapiccola
Meredith Edwards
Laurence Gibson
Edwin Richfield
Cynical Reporter in Lounge
Richard Marner
Hans Brecht, racer
Tim Turner
Alvarez - racer
Jeremy Hawk
Martin - racer
Stirling Moss
Stirling Moss - Racer
Paul Carpenter
Racetrack Announcer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Tabori
- Original Score
- Leonard Salzedo
- Original Title
- Mask of Dust
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Paul Tabori, Richard H. Landau, Jon Manchip White
Leonard Salzedo
Walter J. Harvey
Bill Lenny
Mickey Delamar
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Richard H. Landau
Writer
Paul Tabori
Screenplay
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Leonard Salzedo
Original Music Composer
Bill Lenny
Editor
Mickey Delamar
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mask of Dust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mask of Dust about?
An idol of auto-racing fans attempts a comeback after serving in the Air Force. When his former rival lies dying in the hospital he must decide whether to continue in the Grand Prix, or make peace with his adversary. Featuring race car greats Stirling Moss, Reg Parnell, John Cooper, Alan Brown, Geoffrey Taylor and Leslie Marr.
Who directed Mask of Dust?
Mask of Dust was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in Mask of Dust?
The principal cast of Mask of Dust includes Richard Conte, Mari Aldon, Peter Illing, Alec Mango, James Copeland.
When was Mask of Dust released and how long is it?
Mask of Dust was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Mask of Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mask of Dust was composed by Leonard Salzedo.
Is Mask of Dust based on a book or true story?
Mask of Dust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jon Manchip White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mask of Dust?
Mask of Dust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).