
The Hypnotist(2019)
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.
Movie: The Hypnotist
Top 10 Billed Cast
Himself (archive footage)
Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968
Laila Hakasalo
Susan Barleton
TV-toimittaja
Laila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)
Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)
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