
Paper Mask
1990, Mystery and thriller, 1h 46m
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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.
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Paul McGann
Matthew Harris
Matthew Harris
Amanda Donohoe
Christine Taylor
Christine Taylor

Frederick Treves
Dr. Mumford
Dr. Mumford
Tom Wilkinson
Dr. Thorn
Dr. Thorn
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Celia Mumford
Celia Mumford
Jimmy Yuill
Alec Moran
Alec Moran
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Feb 12, 2010PAPER 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*****mirabella 1 Super Reviewer
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