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Mesmerized(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-11-18
48%
24 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
An arranged marriage. A deranged murder.
Overview:
An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia,
New Zealand,
United Kingdom
Budget: $5,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Manchester Productions
Orinward Ltd.
Movie: Mesmerized
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Lithgow
Oliver Thompson
Jodie Foster
Victoria
Michael Murphy
Wilson
Dan Shor
George
Harry Andrews
Old Thompson
Philip Holder
Dr. Finch
Beryl Te Wiata
Mrs. Simmons
Jonathan Hardy
Burley
Reg Evans
Mr. Simmons
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