Mask of Dust (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1954, Mask of Dust is a drama film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 79 minutes. “Where every curve cries DANGER... One wrong move spells DEATH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idol of auto-racing fans attempts a comeback after serving in the Air Force. When his former rival lies dying in the hospital he must decide whether to continue in the Grand Prix, or make peace with his adversary. Featuring race car greats Stirling Moss, Reg Parnell, John Cooper, Alan Brown, Geoffrey Taylor and Leslie Marr.
Who’s in it. Mask of Dust stars Richard Conte as Peter Wells, Mari Aldon as Patricia Wells, Peter Illing as Tony Bellario and Alec Mango as Guido Rosetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Mask of Dust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mask of Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mask of Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mask of Dust (1954)?
- In GB, Mask of Dust is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mask of Dust worth watching?
- Mask of Dust holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mask of Dust?
- Mask of Dust stars Richard Conte, Mari Aldon, Peter Illing, Alec Mango and James Copeland.
- When was Mask of Dust released?
- Mask of Dust was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.