Harlequin (1980)
Are His Powers More Than Magic?
Up-and-coming senator Nick Rast's young son is terminally ill with leukemia. A mysterious faith healer, Gregory Wolfe, appears and seems to cure the boy. Rast's wife Sandy falls in love with Wolfe, but the powerful interests behind Rast's career, represented by geriatric monster Doc Wheelan are less happy with events.
Director: Simon Wincer
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 28, 1980
Cast
- Robert Powell - Gregory Wolfe
- David Hemmings - Nick Rast
- Carmen Duncan - Sandra Rast
- Broderick Crawford - Doc Wheelan
- Gus Mercurio - Mr. Bergier
- Alan Cassell - Mr. Porter
- Mark Spain - Alex Rast
- Alyson Best - Alice
- Sean Myers - Benny Lucas
- Mary Simpson - Zoe Cayce
Screenplay
- Everett De Roche (Screenplay)
- Russell Hagg (Script Editor)
Music: Brian May
Cinematography: Gary Hansen
Editing: Adrian Carr
Production: Farflight Investments, The Australian Film Commission, The Western Australian Film Council, ACE Theatres, The Greater Union Organisation Pty. Ltd., Caidin Film Co.
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Haunted Artifact and Dark Magic, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm, Magical Artifact and Shadow Curse, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
magic, senator, illusion, leukemia, sorcerer, psychic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harlequin about?
- Up-and-coming senator Nick Rast's young son is terminally ill with leukemia. A mysterious faith healer, Gregory Wolfe, appears and seems to cure the boy. Rast's wife Sandy falls in love with Wolfe, but the powerful interests behind Rast's career, represented by geriatric monster Doc Wheelan are less happy with events.
- Who directed Harlequin?
- Harlequin was directed by Simon Wincer.
- Who stars in Harlequin?
- Harlequin stars Robert Powell, David Hemmings, Carmen Duncan, Broderick Crawford, Gus Mercurio, Alan Cassell.
- How long is Harlequin?
- Harlequin has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Harlequin?
- Harlequin is a Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was Harlequin produced?
- Harlequin was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Harlequin?
- The themes of Harlequin include: Wizards and Sorcery, Haunted Artifact and Dark Magic, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm, Magical Artifact and Shadow Curse, Magical Fantasy Worlds.