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The Hypnotist (2019): Cast

The Hypnotist (2019) movie poster

The Hypnotist is a 2019 historical documentary directed by Arthur Franck, starring Juha Uutela as Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988, Tero Koponen and Olavi Hakasalo. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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The Hypnotist (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Arthur Franck
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hypnotist About?

The premise of The Hypnotist without spoilers.

In 1980s Finland, the renowned hypnotist Olavi Hakasalo, known as Olliver Hawk, found himself on trial. Driven by a desire to demonstrate the power of suggestion, he sought to gain political influence. However, his ambitions put him at odds with those in positions of authority, who viewed him as a threat to national stability. A controversial figure holding numerous secrets becomes a liability when a nation’s future hangs in the balance.

The Hypnotist Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • hypnosis
  • conspiracy
  • mass psychology
  • trial
  • popularity
  • death
  • politics
  • manipulation
  • reenactment
  • reference to urho kekkonen
  • reference to veikko vennamo
  • show
+9 more
  • showman
  • politician
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1980s
  • hypnotist
  • fake doctor
  • healing
  • pseudo documentary
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Cast & crew

The Hypnotist Cast & Characters

Juha Uutela leads the cast as Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988, with Tero Koponen as Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice) and Olavi Hakasalo. Directed by Arthur Franck; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Arthur Franck

One more film directed by Arthur Franck: Rogue Reporters.

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The Hypnotist Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Hypnotist.

The Hypnotist (Trailer @ CPH:DOX 2019)
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The Hypnotist Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Tenhottu meri” and “Оллівер Гоук”.

Also known as
  • Tenhottu meri
  • Оллівер Гоук

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The Hypnotist FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Hypnotist?

The Hypnotist runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was The Hypnotist released?

The Hypnotist was released on January 31, 2019.

Who directed The Hypnotist?

The Hypnotist was directed by Arthur Franck.

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Who is in the cast of The Hypnotist?

The Hypnotist stars Juha Uutela as Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988, Tero Koponen as Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice) and Olavi Hakasalo, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Hypnotist have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hypnotist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Hypnotist in?

The original language of The Hypnotist is Finnish.

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