Deathmask
Death Mask
“They're looking for new blood.”
Synopsis
Haunted by the drowning death of his own daughter, a police investigator embarks on an obsessive 10-year hunt for the identity of a dead boy, to the detriment of his family life.
Top Cast
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Farley Granger
Douglas Andrews
Lee Bryant
Jane Andrews
John McCurry
Jim O'Brien
Arch Johnson
Dr. Robert Riordan
Barbara Bingham
Suzy Andrews
Ruth Warrick
Beatrice VandenBerg
Danny Aiello
Capt. Mike Grasso
Veronica Hart
Victoria Howe
Frank Ferrara Sr.
Lazio Szathmary
Kelly Nichols
Lover Nurse
Robert Kerman
Dr. Howe
Margaret Hall
Sister Margaret
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Goldenberg, Richard Friedman
- Original Score
- Robert Ruggieri
- Original Title
- Death Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild, Parade Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Friedman
Jeffrey Goldenberg, Richard Friedman
Robert Ruggieri
Yuri Denysenko
Ian Maitland
Gloria Hope Sher, Louis K. Sher
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Friedman
Director
Jeffrey Goldenberg
Writer
Richard Friedman
Writer
Louis K. Sher
Producer
Robert Ruggieri
Original Music Composer
Yuri Denysenko
Director of Photography
Ian Maitland
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deathmask
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deathmask about?
Haunted by the drowning death of his own daughter, a police investigator embarks on an obsessive 10-year hunt for the identity of a dead boy, to the detriment of his family life.
Who directed Deathmask?
Deathmask was directed by Richard Friedman.
Who stars in Deathmask?
The principal cast of Deathmask includes Farley Granger, Lee Bryant, John McCurry, Arch Johnson, Barbara Bingham.
When was Deathmask released and how long is it?
Deathmask was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Deathmask?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deathmask was composed by Robert Ruggieri.