The Hypnotist

Jan 31, 2019

1h 15m

★ 6.7

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.

Genres

Documentary

History

Production Companies

Franckforstén Oy

The Hypnotist Trailers

Cast

Himself (archive footage)

Olavi Hakasalo

Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988

Juha Uutela

Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968

Alejandro Ahumada

Laila Hakasalo

Anna-Maija Heinonen

Susan Barleton

Mervi Jaala

TV-toimittaja

Mika Syvänen

Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Tero Koponen

Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)

Riku Rantala

Laila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Anna-Maija Heinonen

Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)

Sarah Bowen-Walsh

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6.2

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3.5

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4.8

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3.8

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6.5

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0.0

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Silent film showcasing hypnosis and its effects.

7.3

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6.0

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6.1

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7.0

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0.0

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6.0

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7.0

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8.0

Nights of Cabiria

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4.1

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6.0

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0.0

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6.1

The Evil of Frankenstein

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