The Hypnotist
Originally released in 2019. The Hypnotist is a documentary/history film. directed by Arthur Franck. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Olavi Hakasalo, Juha Uutela, and Alejandro Ahumada
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Budget
$280K
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Olavi Hakasalo
as Himself (archive footage)
Juha Uutela
as Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988
Alejandro Ahumada
as Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968
Anna-Maija Heinonen
as Laila Hakasalo
Mervi Jaala
as Susan Barleton
Mika Syvänen
as TV-toimittaja
Tero 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $280,000
Production Companies
- Franckforstén Oy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hypnotist about?
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 ...
Who directed The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist was directed by Arthur Franck.
How long is The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Hypnotist released?
The Hypnotist was released on January 31, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hypnotist?
The main cast of The Hypnotist includes Olavi Hakasalo, Juha Uutela, Alejandro Ahumada, Anna-Maija Heinonen, Mervi Jaala.