

The Hypnotist (2019)
- K-12
- 01/31/2019 (FI)
- Documentary, History
- 1h 15m
Overview
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.
Arthur Franck
Writer, DirectorCast
Olavi Hakasalo
Himself (archive footage)
Juha Uutela
Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988Alejandro Ahumada
Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968Anna-Maija Heinonen
Laila HakasaloMervi Jaala
Susan BarletonMika Syvänen
TV-toimittaja
Tero Koponen
Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)