The movie is based loosely on dennis life, with most of the scenes and. I have always been captivated by the 1985 movie mask. Based on the true story of a teenage boy with the bodyaltering disease elephantitis. The film, opening today at the new york twin theater, is based on the true story of rocky. Mask is a 1985 drama film directed by peter bogdanovich, starring eric stoltz, cher, and sam elliott the film is based on the true story of rocky dennis stoltz, a kid who was born with lionitis and suffered a lot for this despite his mother florence rusty dennis always trying to give him a normal life. Rocky dennis, a boy who had craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, an extremely rare disorder known commonly as lionitis due to the disfiguring cranial enlargements th.
Sep 19, 2019 his life was the basis for the 1985 drama film mask. Hollywood wouldnt have the nerve to make a fictional tearjerker like this. Im very happy to have found a copy on ebay, as i had loaned mine to someone and never got it back. Cher gives a great performance, as does that gorgeous hunk sam elliot. Based on a true story, mask is alive with the rhythms and textures of a unique life. Despite the knowledge of rockys inevitable fate, you will like this film. Mask 1010 movie clip rusty remembers rocky 1985 hd. The film depicted rockys teenage years, around the time silva got to know rocky. Florence rusty tullis, the strongwilled biker mother of a son with a rare disfiguring disease, who was portrayed by cher in the 1985 movie mask, has died. The best part is that this is based on a true story.
The emotional peak of the movie comes during a summer that rocky spends as an assistant at a camp for the blind. Mask 1985 allmovie movies and films database movie. The youngster was born with a disease that caused his face to be terribly deformed, making it appear that he had a mask on. Mask the 1985 drama movie featuring cher and eric stoltz at the award winning 80s movies rewind. You must be at least 18 years old and you must agree that you are not offended by mature content to view this group. Cher received the 1985 cannes film festival award for best actress.
Bill cosby stared in the sitcom the cosby show, featuring the huxtable family. Based on a true story, the boy, rocky dennis, is a positive role model who almost always manages to maintain a sense of humor and a positive attitude in spite of ridicule from strangers and frequent headaches from his condition. The item youve requested contains mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences. But at the end it just played out inside the building with the fire fighters. Who can look at a film about a badly disfigured teenage boy and not be. Roy lee rocky dennis 1961 1978 he inspired the movie. Mask, the years first major fatal disease movie, is peter bogdanovichs california biker version of the elephant man. His life was the basis for the 1985 drama film mask. Both in the background and foreground, mask draws a vivid picture of life among a particular type of lower middle class southern california whites. Mask is the sort of story that might have ending up wallowing in its own pathos had the acting, direction and scriptwriting by anna hamilton phelan been anything less than very good.
Splendid performances from cher and eric stoltz, and a deft screenplay from firsttimer anna hamilton phelanwho saw rocky while visiting uclas center for genetic researchreveal mother and son as they were. Mask is a 1985 american biographical drama film directed by peter bogdanovich, starring cher. His story was made famous in the 1985 peter bogdanovich film, mask, starring cher and eric stolz. The condition usually results in neurological disorders and death during childhood or teenage years. Mask 1985 a teenager with a massive facial skull deformity and biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances. Mask is a true storywith embellishments, and those curlicues almost pull the movie into the valley of the marshmallow. Mar 22, 1985 mask, directed by peter bogdanovich, is based on the true story of rocky dennis, a california youngster who at age 2 12 began showing signs of a disease that deposited large amounts of. Based on the true story of a teenage boy with the body. The film, opening today at the new york twin theater, is based on.
Nov 03, 2007 i personally think that 90% of the time,the actual true story in such movies only consists out of 1screen play in the whole movie and the rest is build up around it. The true story of rocky dennis eric stoltz is the subject of this heartbreaking film that pulls absolutely no punches. Mask 910 movie clip meeting dianas parents 1985 hd. The show aired for eight years and helped to launch the career of disney star raven symone when she played the adorable olivia. It is based on the true story of a boy named roy lee rocky dennis who had a disfiguring facial deformity called craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, also known as lionitis. The events depicted in this film took place in minnesota in 2006 1979 2010 depending on what season it is. The movie is based loosely on dennis life, with most of the scenes and dialogue altered for dramatic purposes.
Teaching the boy behind the mask a former teacher remembers rocky dennis, a horribly disfigured boy whose life was portrayed in the 1985 film, mask. Directors cut 1985 starring cher and eric stoltz on dvd and bluray. Parents need to know that mask is a deeply moving and inspirational film about a teenage boy whose face is disfigured by a genetic defect. This is the true story of rocky dennis eric stoltz, a personable young man suffering from lionitis, a fatal disease which causes hideous facial disfigurement. Mask trailer 1985 video detective movie trailers, game. Peter bogdanovich directed the 1985 film mask, adapted from anna hamilton phelans screenplay based on dennis life with eric stoltz portraying dennis. Must see the story about a teenager in high school trying to keep a positive attitude and uplifting spirit considering roy lee rocky denniss appearance. Rocky was born with craniodiaphysial dysplasia, which is a massive calcium buildup in the skull that usually causes death in childhood when.
This heartwarming and inspirational movie is based on the reallife story of rocky dennis eric stoltz, a terribly disfigured, but highly sensitive and intelligent teenager. In one scene in the film, stoltz dennis reads a poem to his mother, rusty played by cher, that was written by dennis. The film proved a muchneeded financial success for director peter bogdanovich, though unfortunately it didnt come soon enough to stave off his declaring. Are you over 18 and are you willing to view mature content. The film is based on the life and early death of roy l. Dozer dennis burkley, the hulking, almostmute biker, giver of warm. Mask 1985 rocky dennis eric stoltz is an intelligent, outgoing and humorous teenager who suffers from a facial deformity called lionitis and has now outlived his life expectancy. Mask is really a heartbreaking story when you watch it. Mask is a 1985 american biographical drama film directed by peter bogdanovich, starring cher, sam elliott, and eric stoltz with supporting roles played by dennis burkley, laura dern, estelle getty, and richard dysart. My life was never a normal life, says mason, now separated from husband no. Mask, the powerful peter bogdanovich film, tells their story. Of the 10 diagnosed cases of the disease, he was the only one who lived past age 6. One of my coworkers and their sister knew the real rocky dennis a very good movie and very sad. This is one of those movies that makes you feel good.
A great film based on a true story, mask will convince you that sometimes the most unlikely people become heroes. Watching him deal with other kids initial fear and hatred towards him because of his appearance, he eventually gets them to like and respect him. This film is a true story about a young california man born with a rare brain tumor that gives his a head a large and disfigured shape, played by eric stolz. Nov 15, 2006 florence rusty tullis, the strongwilled biker mother of a son with a rare disfiguring disease, who was portrayed by cher in the 1985 movie mask, has died. He entertains his history class by giving a rendition of the story of the trojan horse and it being the turning point of the trojan war.
Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, her son rocky dennis freak genetic disorder, killed him at age 17 in 1978. Mask 510 movie clip the story of troy 1985 hd youtube. Mar 08, 1985 mask, the years first major fatal disease movie, is peter bogdanovichs california biker version of the elephant man. Mask is a 1985 film about the true story of rocky dennis, a teenager with a massive facial skull deformity and a wild mother who attempts to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances. Peter bogdanovich, director of mask, has promised her a part in his next movie whereabouts. Movie info this is the true story of rocky dennis eric stoltz, a personable young man suffering from lionitis, a fatal disease which causes hideous facial disfigurement. Roy lee rocky dennis december 4, 1961 october 4, 1978 was an american boy who had craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, an extremely rare sclerotic bone disorder. Only difference is that in the movie, rocky liked bob real life he liked bruce springsteen. Cher movies man movies family movies love movie i movie mask film.
Mask is based on a true story, and that doesnt come as a surprise. Motivated by his loving mother, rusty cher, and her boyfriend, gar sam elliott, rocky ultimately overcomes pain, loneliness, and prejudice to become a role model to his classmates and teachers alike. It is based on the true story of a boy named roy lee rocky dennis who had a. This movie is a true story about this kid and his personal life with a single mom cher who had her own demons to overcome.
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