Masked and Anonymous

Masked and Anonymous

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

PG-13 2003 · 112 min · ★ 5.2 · 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.

Directed by Larry Charles · Written by Larry Charles

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Bob Dylan Jack Fate
Jeff Bridges Tom Friend
Penélope Cruz Pagan Lace
John Goodman Uncle Sweetheart
Jessica Lange Nina Veronica
Luke Wilson Bobby Cupid
Val Kilmer Animal Wrangler
Angela Bassett Mistress
Steven Bauer Edgar
Michael Paul Chan Guard
Bruce Dern Editor
Ed Harris Oscar Vogel

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