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, Director

Cast

Olavi Hakasalo's headshot

Olavi Hakasalo

Himself (archive footage)
Juha Uutela's headshot

Juha Uutela

Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988
Alejandro Ahumada's headshot

Alejandro Ahumada

Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968
Anna-Maija Heinonen's headshot

Anna-Maija Heinonen

Laila Hakasalo
Mervi Jaala's headshot

Mervi Jaala

Susan Barleton
Mika Syvänen's headshot

Mika Syvänen

TV-toimittaja
Tero Koponen's headshot

Tero Koponen

Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)
Riku Rantala's headshot

Riku Rantala

Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)

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