The Hypnotist
Genres
Overview
In 1980, Finland’s most famous hypnotist Olavi Hakasalo, a.k.a Olliver Hawk, was put on trial. His mission in life had been to spread the gospel of the power of suggestion, and he was willing to risk everything to become a player of political influence on the big stage. But in the corridors of power, with a nation’s destiny at stake, an eccentric loudmouth sitting on too many secrets is considered a liability.
Details
Budget
$280000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
75 min
Release Date
2019-01-31
Status
Released
Original Language
Finnish
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6.7
Olavi Hakasalo
Himself (archive footage)
Juha Uutela
Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988
Alejandro Ahumada
Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968
Anna-Maija Heinonen
Laila Hakasalo
Mervi Jaala
Susan Barleton
Mika Syvänen
TV-toimittaja
Tero Koponen
Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)
Riku Rantala
Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)
Anna-Maija Heinonen
Laila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)
Sarah Bowen-Walsh
Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)
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