Mesmerized(1985)
An arranged marriage. A deranged murder.
Mesmerized Synopsis
An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her.
Mesmerized (1985) is a drama film directed by Michael Laughlin, released on November 18, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars John Lithgow, Jodie Foster, Michael Murphy and Dan Shor. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Laughlin
- Writers:
- Michael Laughlin, Jerzy Skolimowski
- Producers:
- Antony I. Ginnane
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Horvath
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Manchester Productions, Orinward Ltd.
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Mesmerized (1985) Trailer
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Mesmerized Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Lithgow
as Oliver Thompson
Jodie Foster
as Victoria
Michael Murphy
as Wilson
Dan Shor
as George
Harry Andrews
as Old Thompson
Philip Holder
as Dr. Finch
Beryl Te Wiata
as Mrs. Simmons
Jonathan Hardy
as Burley
- Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith
as Court Clerk
Reg Evans
as Mr. Simmons
- Don Selwyn
Don Selwyn
as Joseph
- Derek Hardwick
Derek Hardwick
as Longwood
Key crew
Directed by Michael Laughlin, written by Michael Laughlin and Jerzy Skolimowski, produced by Antony I. Ginnane.
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Mesmerized Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 24 ratings.
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Mesmerized – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mesmerized online?
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Mesmerized (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mesmerized?
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The main cast of Mesmerized (1985) includes John Lithgow, Jodie Foster, Michael Murphy, Dan Shor and Harry Andrews. The film was directed by Michael Laughlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mesmerized released?
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Mesmerized was released on November 18, 1985 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Mesmerized worth watching?
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Mesmerized (1985) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mesmerized?
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Yes. The official Mesmerized trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.