Masked and Anonymous

"Would you reach out your hand to save a drowning man if you thought he might pull you in?"

Aug 8 2003 PG-13 1h 52m
Comedy, Drama, Music

A nation wracked with civil war and social unrest anticipates a giant charity concert, organized by deceptive promoter Uncle Sweetheart, who plans on raking in huge sums for himself from the event. Headlining is legendary musician Jack Fate, whose prison time is cut short with Sweetheart's help. Meanwhile, journalist Tom Friend investigates the corrupt concert and sets out to unmask the truth to the public.

Plot

Against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of revolution, Uncle Sweetheart and Nina Veronica are slimy promoters planning a benefit concert. They desire the services of legendary singer Jack Fate, and soon Fate is sprung from jail. A rock journalist investigates the concert, attempting to determine just who will benefit. Revolution may be raging outside the arena, but Jack Fate and the benefit concert play on as planned.

Written by

Bob Dylan, Larry Charles

Directed by

Larry Charles

Cast

Bob Dylan, John Goodman, Jessica Lange

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

BBC Films, Intermedia Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Trailers
Masked and Anonymous Trailer
Masked And Anonymous Trailer
Featurettes
The Creation of "Masked and Anonymous"
Larry Charles: The Road to Masked & Anonymous
Scores
# of Votes
5,131
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
32
Popularity
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