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Houdini (1996): Cast

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Houdini is a 1996 documentary directed by Gene M. Gamache, starring Harry Houdini and Hal Douglas. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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Houdini (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Director
Gene M. Gamache
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Houdini About?

The premise of Houdini without spoilers.

The film chronicles the remarkable life of Harry Houdini, the legendary escape‑artist and magician. It follows his crusade against fraudulent spiritualists, his brief foray into silent‑film acting, and his obsessive quest to prove he could return from the afterlife, exploring his enduring fascination with death and the unknown.

Houdini Themes & Keywords

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  • spiritualist
  • escape artist
  • halloween
  • magic
  • magic act
  • seance
  • silent film
  • silent film star
  • niagara falls
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Cast & crew

Houdini Cast & Characters

Harry Houdini leads the cast, with Hal Douglas as Narrator (voice). Directed by Gene M. Gamache.

Videos

Houdini Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Houdini.

Houdini Trailer

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FAQ

Houdini FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Houdini, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Houdini?

Houdini runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was Houdini released?

Houdini was released on October 5, 1996.

Who directed Houdini?

Houdini was directed by Gene M. Gamache.

Who is in the cast of Houdini?

Houdini stars Harry Houdini and Hal Douglas as Narrator (voice).

Does Houdini have a post-credit scene?

No. Houdini has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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