Behind the Mask


2h 1999

Brief Synopsis

Dr. Bob Shushan is an overworked and absent father who runs a center for the mentally and physically challenged. When Shushan suffers a heart attack, his life is saved by a James Jones, a young patient at the center. The two men forge a friendship and help each other rekindle the father-son bond tha

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Dr. Bob Shushan is an overworked and absent father who runs a center for the mentally and physically challenged. When Shushan suffers a heart attack, his life is saved by a James Jones, a young patient at the center. The two men forge a friendship and help each other rekindle the father-son bond that has been missing in their lives. Based on a true story.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States February 28, 1999

Aired in United States January 9, 2007

Began shooting December 8, 1998.

Completed shooting January 11, 1999.

Marlon Brando was originally cast as Dr. Bob Shushan but left the project due to creative differences.