The Hypnotist(2019)
Olliver Hawk
The Hypnotist 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.
The Hypnotist (2019) is a documentary and history film directed by Arthur Franck, released on January 31, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Olavi Hakasalo, Juha Uutela, Alejandro Ahumada and Anna-Maija Heinonen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Franck
- Writers:
- Arthur Franck
- Producers:
- Oskar Forstén
- Production:
- Franckforstén
- Budget:
- $280,000
- Status:
- Released
The Hypnotist (2019) Trailer
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The Hypnotist Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Olavi Hakasalo
Olavi Hakasalo
as Himself (archive footage)
Juha Uutela
as Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988
- Alejandro Ahumada
Alejandro Ahumada
as Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968
- Anna-Maija Heinonen
Anna-Maija Heinonen
as Laila Hakasalo
- Mervi Jaala
Mervi Jaala
as Susan Barleton
- Mika Syvänen
Mika Syvänen
as TV-toimittaja
Tero Koponen
as Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)
Riku Rantala
as Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)
- Anna-Maija Heinonen
Anna-Maija Heinonen
as Laila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)
- Sarah Bowen-Walsh
Sarah Bowen-Walsh
as Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Franck, written by Arthur Franck, produced by Oskar Forstén.
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The Hypnotist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Hypnotist – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Hypnotist?
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The main cast of The Hypnotist (2019) includes Olavi Hakasalo, Juha Uutela, Alejandro Ahumada, Anna-Maija Heinonen and Mervi Jaala. The film was directed by Arthur Franck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hypnotist released?
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The Hypnotist was released on January 31, 2019 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Hypnotist worth watching?
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The Hypnotist (2019) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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