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The Great Houdinis

NR19761h 36mMelville Shavelson

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"A supernatural man. A supernatural love."

A biography of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, examining his fascination with the occult and his promise to his wife on her deathbed that he would speak from the beyond.

DramaHistory
MagicMagic ShowBiographyRomanceEscape Artist

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What is The Great Houdinis (1976) about?

A biography of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, examining his fascination with the occult and his promise to his wife on her deathbed that he would speak from the beyond.

Who stars in The Great Houdinis?

The Great Houdinis stars Paul Michael Glaser (Harry Houdini), Sally Struthers (Bess Houdini), Ruth Gordon (Cecilia Weiss), Vivian Vance (Minnie), Adrienne Barbeau (Daisy White). The film was directed by Melville Shavelson.

How long is The Great Houdinis?

The Great Houdinis has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated NR.

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