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The Mesmerist(2002)
Status: Released
Date: 2002-03-11
25%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Overview:
Based on an Edgar Allan Poe story, this film tells the grimly comic tale of a bad-tempered old man (Howard Hesseman) who cheats death, only to go on tormenting the living. When a medical experiment leaves the grouch hovering between life and death (and able to describe the world beyond), things get tricky for his daughter (Jessica Capshaw) and her beau (Neil Patrick Harris, of "Doogie Howser, M.D." fame), who can't get their hands on his estate.
Languages: English.
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Roxbury Films
Movie: The Mesmerist
Top 7 Billed Cast
Neil Patrick Harris
Benjamin
Jessica Capshaw
Daisy Valdemar
Jason Carter
Dr. Pretory
Howard Hesseman
Mr. Valdemar
Jo Champa
Consuela
George Wyner
Dr. Hoffler
Michael A. Goorjian
Coroner #1
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Overview
Based on an Edgar Allan Poe story, this film tells the grimly comic tale of a bad-tempered old man (Howard Hesseman) who cheats death, only to go on tormenting the living. When a medical experiment leaves the grouch hovering between life and death (and able to describe the world beyond), things get tricky for his daughter (Jessica Capshaw) and her beau (Neil Patrick Harris, of "Doogie Howser, M.D." fame), who can't get their hands on his estate.
Release Date
2002-03-11
Average
2.5
Rating:
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English
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