Mask of Dust

Mask of Dust

Where every curve cries DANGER... One wrong move spells DEATH!

NR 1954 · 79 min · ★ 4.2 · Drama

An idol of auto-racing fans attempts a comeback after serving in the Air Force. When his former rival lies dying in the hospital he must decide whether to continue in the Grand Prix, or make peace with his adversary. Featuring race car greats Stirling Moss, Reg Parnell, John Cooper, Alan Brown, Geoffrey Taylor and Leslie Marr.

Directed by Terence Fisher · Written by Paul Tabori

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