Das Gesicht hinter der Maske (1941): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1941, Das Gesicht hinter der Maske is a drama, krimi and horror film directed by Robert Florey, running about 69 minutes. “What fiendish fury turns man into monster?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Das Gesicht hinter der Maske stars Peter Lorre as Janos 'Johnny' Szabo, Evelyn Keyes as Helen Williams, Don Beddoe as Lt. James 'Jim' O'Hara and George E. Stone as Dinky, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Das Gesicht hinter der Maske has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Gesicht hinter der Maske page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das Gesicht hinter der Maske tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.