The Hypnotist (2019)
2019 · 1h 15m · Documentary, History
Genres: Documentary, History
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.
Director: Arthur Franck
Writers: Arthur Franck
Music by: Toni Teivaala
Cinematography: Mikko Kelloniemi
Editor: Markus Leppälä
Cast
Olavi Hakasalo as Himself (archive footage)Juha Uutela as Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988Alejandro Ahumada as Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968Anna-Maija Heinonen as Laila HakasaloMervi Jaala as Susan BarletonMika Syvänen as TV-toimittajaTero Koponen as Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)Riku Rantala as Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)Anna-Maija Heinonen as Laila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)Sarah Bowen-Walsh as Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)More like this
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