The Face and the Mask (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, The Face and the Mask is a drama film directed by Jabbar Khan, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Abdul Jabbar Khan directed this trailblazer in the history of our cinema. In 1953, at a cultural programme, a non-Bangalee movie producer remarked, "The climate of this land is not fit for making movies." A worked up Jabbar decided to make a movie based on his play Dakaat right away. Making the movie was a challenge itself. The actors and most of the crewmembers had no experience in film; the shooting came to a standstill more than once due to floods. It took two years to wrap up the whole shooting process. The negative was then taken to Lahore for editing and printing and Jabbar was given a hard time there regarding the processing and bringing the final prints home. Eventually the movie starring Purnima, Ali Mansoor, Najma and others, saw the light of day on August 3, 1956 and we got our first "talkie."
Who’s in it. The Face and the Mask stars Inam Ahmed, Zahrat Azra, Bilquis Bad and Fafiq, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Face and the Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Face and the Mask tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Face and the Mask (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Face and the Mask change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Face and the Mask?
- The Face and the Mask stars Inam Ahmed, Zahrat Azra, Bilquis Bad, Fafiq and Kazi Khaliq.
- When was The Face and the Mask released?
- The Face and the Mask was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.