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Death Defying Acts

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Death Defying Acts
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NR,1hr 36min
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Released:
July 11, 2008
Director:
Gillian Armstrong
Distributor:
Genius Productions
Starring:
Guy Pearce, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Timothy Spall  ...more
Synopsis: My Brilliant Career and Oscar and Lucinda director Gillian Armstrong explores the final feat of the greatest illusionist ever to deceive a live audience in this docudrama concerning Harry Houdini's obsessive quest to find proof of an afterlife. The year is 1926, and Houdini (Guy Pearce) is an international superstar. Not only does the illusionist's otherworldly ability to bend reality hold audiences completely enthralled, but his easy charm finds him winning the hearts of his growing legion of fans ... Full Synopsis
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Gary Goldstein, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Far more diverting and well crafted than its promotion-free release campaign might suggest. Then again, for a film largely based on the notion that "nothing is what it seems," such lowered expectations may actually work in its favor. Full Review
Metascore
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48
Mixed or Average Reviews
out of 100
Based on 8 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Guy Pearce
Harry Houdini
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Mary McGarvie, Mary McGregor
Timothy Spall
Mr. Sugarman, Sugarman
Saoirse Ronan
Benji
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