What is The Mask of the Gorilla?
The Mask of the Gorilla is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 14, 1958
- Studios
- Les Films Raoul Ploquin, Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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The Mask of the Gorilla is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Crime. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“An escaped convict must infiltrate a diplomatic spy gang to bring justice.”
- High‑stakes espionage plot
- Tense infiltration narrative
- Classic 1950s French crime drama
- Period filmmaking may feel dated
- Runtime is under two hours
Watch it if you enjoy vintage French crime thrillers with espionage intrigue.
The film features mature crime and espionage themes, appropriate for adult viewers.
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What is the protagonist’s nickname?
He is known as “The Gorilla.”
What mission does he undertake?
He infiltrates a dangerous gang linked to a foreign embassy.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an action, drama, and crime film with spy elements.
When was the film released?
It premiered in France on 1 September 1958.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑five minutes.