--- product_id: 710262 title: "Mask - Director's Cut [DVD]" price: "87 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/710262-mask-directors-cut-dvd store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Mask - Director's Cut [DVD] **Price:** 87 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mask - Director's Cut [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** 87 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/710262-mask-directors-cut-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Acclaimed filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich directed this heartwarming and inspirational film based on the real-life story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz), a terribly disfigured but highly sensitive and intelligent teenager. Motivated by his loving mother, Rusty (Cher), and her boyfriend, Gar (Sam Elliott), Rocky ultimately overcomes pain, loneliness and prejudice to become a role model to his classmates and teachers alike. Review: Truly unconditional love, brilliant and touching, elevated by an Oscar-worthy performance by Cher. - [Minor Spoilers] At first glance, this doesn't seem to be a film that would radiate heartwarming and life-affirming qualities, but the Oscar-winning "Mask" (1985) actually improves with each viewing, as only the very best movies do. Hollywood embellishments and minor changes were, indeed, made to this true story (which has seemingly become more of a formality these days with most movies based on true stories), but anything lost in translation from true life to film is reclaimed by this film's yield as such an everlasting cinematic treasure. And the foundation of my claim here is Cher's delivery of what should be considered the best performance in movie history by a female without an Oscar nomination (and even one of the best in general), surely the snub of the century (what a cinematic travesty). Another testament to Cher's truly remarkable performance is her manner of elevating her character to such a level that she almost steals the movie from the central character, by no means an easy task. In "Mask," Cher plays Florence "Rusty" Dennis, the biker mother of young Roy "Rocky" Dennis, the also outstanding but sometimes forgotten Eric Stoltz ("Fast Times at Ridgemont High," "Some Kind of Wonderful," "Pulp Fiction"), though only because of heavy makeup and a facial prosthetic worn throughout the film (which won a special Oscar), who develops an extremely rare, disfiguring, and potentially fatal bone disease that causes calcium to build up in his skull. In fact, doctors gave him little chance for survival, since most patients with the disease rarely survive beyond childhood. Just the same, however, Rusty remains steadfast in seeing to it that Rocky has as normal a life as possible, even though that usually involves exceptional love, fittingly punctuated in an opening scene in which Rusty tells Rocky's junior high school principal, "Mr. Simms" (Ben Piazza), that it's a public school, not a "special" one, that fits Rocky's needs. And as Rusty exits the room in a huff because of Mr. Simms' reluctance to want to enroll her son, Rocky so naturally complements the unique bond he has with his Mom by saying, "Don't worry, Mr. Simms. I look weird, but otherwise I'm real normal." Sam Elliott, similarly overlooked by the Oscars, as Rusty's on-again-off-again boyfriend Gar (and Rocky's father figure for his absent biological father), also turns in his career-best performance, a mighty weighty statement considering his plethora of career roles, mostly westerns. But in "Mask," Elliott shows just enough of a tender side (i.e., always acknowledging Rocky's needs; helping Rusty write an I-miss-you letter to Rocky when he's away at camp because she's just too emotional to do so; telling Rocky the story of when his Mom took him to get his picture taken and how proud and beautiful she was on that particular day; and Gar just being there for the both of them when they needed him most, etc.) while simultaneously and convincingly displaying every ounce of his character's machismo. The film is diligently directed by Peter Bogdanovich ("The Last Picture Show"), and Bogdanovich fought (with surprising difficulty) to keep the film's original music, mostly Bruce Springsteen (with some Lynyrd Skynyrd and Steely Stan), when the studio wanted to go with the less expensive Bob Seger in the 11th hour, with Seger's music ultimately contained in the theatrical release and initial DVD release. The real-life Rusty, who passed away in 2006, always had agreed with Bogdanovich regarding the music, reportedly saying that Rocky didn't even know who Bob Seger was. But, thankfully, the original music was finally restored for the DVD Director's Cut (which also contains two additional, though not necessarily essential, scenes not in the original cut: Rusty and Rocky singing a mother-son duet around a campfire with their friends and a separate funeral scene). The supporting cast is equally strong, including a young Laura Dern as Diana, Rocky's love interest, and Dennis Burkley as Dozer, their mostly mute family friend, as well as the rest of Rocky's surrogate biker family. It doesn't take long for the viewer to realize that not only is Rocky loved but that he's just like one of us, someone with hopes and dreams (we even see Rocky's world-map tacks strategically pinned on his bedroom wall, denoting his dream destinations). We also see that his Mom's unwavering love has become instilled in Rocky when he, in turn, worries about Rusty's drug problems and sometimes reckless lifestyle, as well as covering up for his Mom's behavior when her parents arrive (the smartly cast Estelle Getty of "The Golden Girls" and Richard Dysart), essentially becoming the parent himself in these scenes. But, as intended, it's Rocky's extraordinary trials and tribulations that bring the sweetest fulfillment, in countless scenes, but especially in the school-awards ceremony, one of the most unforgettably moving moments you'll ever see on film, and Dozer's proud and poignant moment with Rocky outside the school afterwards. And, of course, the film's enduring message is that we're all the same on the inside, no matter what we look like on the outside and no matter who we call our family, for ultimately it is our hearts for which we will be judged. [Note: Although snubbed at the Oscars, Cher did get the smaller consolation of being nominated by the Golden Globes for Best Actress in "Mask" and would, indeed, get the last laugh, with her performance in "Mask" winning her Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival, considered by some to be even more prestigious than the Oscars, since Cannes is international, not just national. And, as a kind of apology for the "Mask" snub, the Academy Awards would eventually award Cher with an Oscar for Best Actress, although it was for the less memorable "Moonstruck" in 1987.] Review: Greatest movie ever! - Absolutely love this movie so much! I have been looking to buy it for like ever then finally I found a great deal on it. Thanks so much! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Cher, Eric Stoltz, Peter Bogdanovich, Sam Elliott | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 9,912 Reviews | | Format | AC-3, Anamorphic, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Director's Cut, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen Format AC-3, Anamorphic, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Director's Cut, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen See more | | Genre | Drama | | Initial release date | 2009-08-30 | | Language | English | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Cher, Eric Stoltz, Peter Bogdanovich, Sam Elliott - **Genre:** Drama - **Initial release date:** 2009-08-30 - **Language:** English ## Images ![Mask - Director's Cut [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mUo9SucZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly unconditional love, brilliant and touching, elevated by an Oscar-worthy performance by Cher. *by F***S on June 15, 2015* [Minor Spoilers] At first glance, this doesn't seem to be a film that would radiate heartwarming and life-affirming qualities, but the Oscar-winning "Mask" (1985) actually improves with each viewing, as only the very best movies do. Hollywood embellishments and minor changes were, indeed, made to this true story (which has seemingly become more of a formality these days with most movies based on true stories), but anything lost in translation from true life to film is reclaimed by this film's yield as such an everlasting cinematic treasure. And the foundation of my claim here is Cher's delivery of what should be considered the best performance in movie history by a female without an Oscar nomination (and even one of the best in general), surely the snub of the century (what a cinematic travesty). Another testament to Cher's truly remarkable performance is her manner of elevating her character to such a level that she almost steals the movie from the central character, by no means an easy task. In "Mask," Cher plays Florence "Rusty" Dennis, the biker mother of young Roy "Rocky" Dennis, the also outstanding but sometimes forgotten Eric Stoltz ("Fast Times at Ridgemont High," "Some Kind of Wonderful," "Pulp Fiction"), though only because of heavy makeup and a facial prosthetic worn throughout the film (which won a special Oscar), who develops an extremely rare, disfiguring, and potentially fatal bone disease that causes calcium to build up in his skull. In fact, doctors gave him little chance for survival, since most patients with the disease rarely survive beyond childhood. Just the same, however, Rusty remains steadfast in seeing to it that Rocky has as normal a life as possible, even though that usually involves exceptional love, fittingly punctuated in an opening scene in which Rusty tells Rocky's junior high school principal, "Mr. Simms" (Ben Piazza), that it's a public school, not a "special" one, that fits Rocky's needs. And as Rusty exits the room in a huff because of Mr. Simms' reluctance to want to enroll her son, Rocky so naturally complements the unique bond he has with his Mom by saying, "Don't worry, Mr. Simms. I look weird, but otherwise I'm real normal." Sam Elliott, similarly overlooked by the Oscars, as Rusty's on-again-off-again boyfriend Gar (and Rocky's father figure for his absent biological father), also turns in his career-best performance, a mighty weighty statement considering his plethora of career roles, mostly westerns. But in "Mask," Elliott shows just enough of a tender side (i.e., always acknowledging Rocky's needs; helping Rusty write an I-miss-you letter to Rocky when he's away at camp because she's just too emotional to do so; telling Rocky the story of when his Mom took him to get his picture taken and how proud and beautiful she was on that particular day; and Gar just being there for the both of them when they needed him most, etc.) while simultaneously and convincingly displaying every ounce of his character's machismo. The film is diligently directed by Peter Bogdanovich ("The Last Picture Show"), and Bogdanovich fought (with surprising difficulty) to keep the film's original music, mostly Bruce Springsteen (with some Lynyrd Skynyrd and Steely Stan), when the studio wanted to go with the less expensive Bob Seger in the 11th hour, with Seger's music ultimately contained in the theatrical release and initial DVD release. The real-life Rusty, who passed away in 2006, always had agreed with Bogdanovich regarding the music, reportedly saying that Rocky didn't even know who Bob Seger was. But, thankfully, the original music was finally restored for the DVD Director's Cut (which also contains two additional, though not necessarily essential, scenes not in the original cut: Rusty and Rocky singing a mother-son duet around a campfire with their friends and a separate funeral scene). The supporting cast is equally strong, including a young Laura Dern as Diana, Rocky's love interest, and Dennis Burkley as Dozer, their mostly mute family friend, as well as the rest of Rocky's surrogate biker family. It doesn't take long for the viewer to realize that not only is Rocky loved but that he's just like one of us, someone with hopes and dreams (we even see Rocky's world-map tacks strategically pinned on his bedroom wall, denoting his dream destinations). We also see that his Mom's unwavering love has become instilled in Rocky when he, in turn, worries about Rusty's drug problems and sometimes reckless lifestyle, as well as covering up for his Mom's behavior when her parents arrive (the smartly cast Estelle Getty of "The Golden Girls" and Richard Dysart), essentially becoming the parent himself in these scenes. But, as intended, it's Rocky's extraordinary trials and tribulations that bring the sweetest fulfillment, in countless scenes, but especially in the school-awards ceremony, one of the most unforgettably moving moments you'll ever see on film, and Dozer's proud and poignant moment with Rocky outside the school afterwards. And, of course, the film's enduring message is that we're all the same on the inside, no matter what we look like on the outside and no matter who we call our family, for ultimately it is our hearts for which we will be judged. [Note: Although snubbed at the Oscars, Cher did get the smaller consolation of being nominated by the Golden Globes for Best Actress in "Mask" and would, indeed, get the last laugh, with her performance in "Mask" winning her Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival, considered by some to be even more prestigious than the Oscars, since Cannes is international, not just national. And, as a kind of apology for the "Mask" snub, the Academy Awards would eventually award Cher with an Oscar for Best Actress, although it was for the less memorable "Moonstruck" in 1987.] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greatest movie ever! *by A***S on April 26, 2026* Absolutely love this movie so much! I have been looking to buy it for like ever then finally I found a great deal on it. Thanks so much! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good movie *by P***N on April 6, 2026* Really good movie the actors are all great it’s a nice picture . ## Frequently Bought Together - Mask - Fried Green Tomatoes - What's Eating Gilbert Grape --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/710262-mask-directors-cut-dvd](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/710262-mask-directors-cut-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*