Johnathon Schaech (Actor), Stacy Edwards (Actor), Pen Densham (Director) & 0 more Rated: NR Format: DVD / Drama
Houdini
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- Selected option
- Houdini
- SKU
- JC22343
Source specifications
- Genre
- Documentary/Biography, Drama
- Format
- NTSC
- Contributor
- Bill Moynihan, Curt Lowens, Daren Flam, David Moreland, David Warner, Davis Bickford, Emile Hirsch, Endre Hules, Frank McRae, George Segal, Grace Zabriskie, Haruo Shimada, Jack Knight, Jack Marston, Jack McGee, James Barbour, Jeffrey Cox, Jeffrey Pierce, Johnathon Schaech, Joshua Breslow, Judy Geeson, Karen Hartman, Karl Makinen, Kevin Shinick, Laura Pallas, Leanne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Martin McDougall, Michael Gallagher, Michael Leonard, Paul Sorvino, Pen Densham, Ralph Meyering, Rhea Perlman, Rob Elk, Ron Perlman, Stacy Edwards, Tom Michael Bailey See more
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 1 hour and 34 minutes
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.33:1
- MPAA rating
- NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions
- 0.5 x 5.35 x 7.5 inches; 2.12 ounces
- Director
- Pen Densham
- Media Format
- NTSC
- Run time
- 1 hour and 34 minutes
- Release date
- June 18, 2013
- Actors
- David Warner, Johnathon Schaech, Paul Sorvino, Rhea Perlman, Stacy Edwards
- Producers
- Leanne Moore
- Studio
- Warner Archive Collection
- Number of discs
- 1
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About this item
High above the city street, Harry Houdini hangs by his ankles. A madman's straightjacket binds his torso and arms. He'll never get out of this one alive. But somehow he does. The only bonds Harry Houdini (Johnathan Schaech of That Thing You Do! and Hush) never wished to escape were his marriage bonds to his cherished wife and assistant Bess (Stacy Edward of In the Company of Men and Primary Colors) - a character trait that's a strong story element of this marvelous film about the legendary illusionist, written and directed by Pen Densham (Moll Flanders, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves). From his early career struggles to his crusade against spiritual charlatans, from the Water Torture Cell to other signature feats, from the fate he could not escape to seance attempts at summoning him from beyond, the magic and mystery Choose your platform/edition, then jump in—story, missions, and extras depend on the version. Rated 4.6 out of 5. Customers find this movie enjoyable to watch and consider it a worthy biopic, with one review noting how it weaves in real Houdini history.
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High above the city street, Harry Houdini hangs by his ankles. A madman's straightjacket binds his torso and arms. He'll never get out of this one alive. But somehow he does. The only bonds Harry Houdini (Johnathan Schaech of That Thing You Do! and Hush) never wished to escape were his marriage bonds to his cherished wife and assistant Bess (Stacy Edward of In the Company of Men and Primary Colors) - a character trait that's a strong story element of this marvelous film about the legendary illusionist, written and directed by Pen Densham (Moll Flanders, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves). From his early career struggles to his crusade against spiritual charlatans, from the Water Torture Cell to other signature feats, from the fate he could not escape to seance attempts at summoning him from beyond, the magic and mystery live on in Houdini.
Key details: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 | MPAA rating: NR (Not Rated) | Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.35 x 7.5 inches; 2.12 ounces | Director: Pen Densham | Media Format: NTSC | Run time: 1 hour and 34 minutes | Release date: June 18, 2013 | Actors: David Warner, Johnathon Schaech, Paul Sorvino, Rhea Perlman, Stacy Edwards | Producers: Leanne Moore | Studio: Warner Archive Collection
Customer feedback: 4.6/5 average rating.
Customers say: Customers find this movie enjoyable to watch and consider it a worthy biopic, with one review noting how it weaves in real Houdini history.
Review snippets: Though not the best Houdini movie, it's superior to Death Defying Acts and the History Channel Houdini Miniseries. This shows a head strong determined Houdini, ready to take on the world, much like the real man. The last part of / If you enjoyed "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" then I'm sure you'll enjoy this film too. Similar basic plot, replace aeroplanes with cars and the race destination from Paris to Monte Carlo. Then add many of the best