Paper Mask
A lowly hospital orderly impersonates a recently deceased doctor and goes to work in the busy ER of a small hospital where he meets and befriends a nurse who slowly figures out his secret and helps him maintain his charade.
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Plot Summary
An ambitious hospital porter, desperate to escape his mundane life, assumes the identity of a doctor who has died. He successfully infiltrates the medical profession, but his deception becomes increasingly precarious as he faces scrutiny from colleagues and a potential romantic involvement.
Critical Reception
Paper Mask received generally positive reviews, praised for its suspenseful plot and Paul McGann's compelling performance. Critics highlighted the film's exploration of identity and the pressures of the British National Health Service.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful and thought-provoking premise.
- Paul McGann's performance as the imposter doctor was widely lauded.
- The film effectively captures a sense of mounting tension and paranoia.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film was adapted from the novel of the same name by John Colapinto.
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