The Face Behind the Mask
The Face Behind the Mask

The Face Behind the Mask

"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.

Release Date

January 16, 1941

Status

Released

Original Title

The Face Behind the Mask

Runtime

1h 9min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures