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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorChristopher Rage
WritersChristopher Rage
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsBrown Mass
About Brown Mass
Official magazine promotional: BROWN is the most famous scat tape in the world. It has everything you can imagine and more. The fan is the only place the shit doesn't hit. Drummer Magazine says if you want to order a shit tape, "this is the one to get." DO NOT ORDER THIS TAPE UNLESS YOU WANT TO WATCH SIXTY RAUNCY MINUTES OF SCAT. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Directed by Christopher Rage, Brown Mass leans on a strong ensemble — Christopher Rage — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1986.
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