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Movie Info

Londoner Matthew Harris (Paul McGann) feels he's destined for more in life than being a hospital porter. After a doctor who resembles him dies in a car accident, Harris takes it as an opportunity to improve his lot. Assuming the man's identity, Harris nabs a position in a Bristol emergency room. There, he embarks on a romance with nurse Christine Taylor (Amanda Donohoe). But before long his past -- and his lack of medical experience -- come back to haunt him.

Rating:

R
Genre:

mystery & thriller
Original Language:

English
Director:

Christopher Morahan
Producer:

Christopher Morahan
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 30, 2016
Runtime:

1h 46m
Production Co:

Paper Mask, British Screen Productions, Granada Television, Channel Four Films
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Paul McGann
Matthew Harris

Amanda Donohoe
Christine Taylor

Frederick Treves
Dr. Mumford

Tom Wilkinson
Dr. Thorn

Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Celia Mumford

Jimmy Yuill
Alec Moran

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Feb 12, 2010

PAPER MASK (1981) Directed by Christopher Morahan. Written by Dr John Collee (based on his book). Odd, effective & extremely suspenseful thriller, based on a true story about a psychopathic hospital orderly who assumes the identity of a dead young doctor & starts practicing medicine, & becomes a human time bomb in the British public hospital system. A fascinating study of a disturbed personality who will do anything to protect his secret, together with a biting indictment on the 'boys club'/closed shop mentality present amongst doctors who rally around to cover the imposter's mistakes in the misguided belief that they are protecting one of 'their own'. A superior, highly intelligent & credible script & top-notch performances put this among one of the best British offerings of the 90's. *****5 out of 5 stars*****

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