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Harlequin (1980)

PG 95 min  -  Drama | Fantasy | Mystery  -   28 March 1980 (Australia)
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A modern-day politician is faced with an incomprehensible in this mystical-fantasy. Senator Rast is a very powerful man... See full summary »

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Simon Wincer
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Powell Robert Powell ...
Gregory Wolfe
David Hemmings ...
Nick Rast
Carmen Duncan Carmen Duncan ...
Sandra Rast
Broderick Crawford ...
Doc Wheelan
Gus Mercurio Gus Mercurio ...
Mr. Bergier
Alan Cassell Alan Cassell ...
Mr. Porter
Mark Spain Mark Spain ...
Alex Rast
Alyson Best Alyson Best ...
Alice
Sean Myers Sean Myers ...
Benny Lucas
Mary Simpson Mary Simpson ...
Zoe Cayce
Bevan Lee Bevan Lee ...
Mr. Robinson
Neville Teede Neville Teede ...
Dr. Barthelemy
Mary Mackay Mary Mackay ...
Miss Edith Twist
John Frawley John Frawley ...
Dr. Lovelock
Nita Pannell Nita Pannell ...
Mabel Wheelan
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Storyline

A modern-day politician is faced with an incomprehensible in this mystical-fantasy. Senator Rast is a very powerful man. But his is nothing compared to the extraordinary power of the enigmatic stranger who mysteriously comes to "visit" him. Possessing uncanny magical prowess and miraculous psychic abilities, the peculiar, but seemingly benevolent, visitor quickly gains a spell-binding hold over the senator and his family. But a power-lusting political backer is also vying for control over the up-and-coming senator. And he would kill the influential stranger, without question, for that power. But he and the senator are about to be enlightened. Written by Rone Barton Lokarr <sandbox2@ix.netcom.com>  

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Senator | Psychic | Healer | Leukemia | Magic  | See more »

Taglines:

Can anyone survive? [USA ; Title as Dark Forces] See more »

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dark Forces See more »

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 850,000 (estimated)

Gross:

AUD 364,000 (Australia) (1980)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

This movie was filmed in Perth, Australia but both neither the city's nor the country's setting in the film is ever stated. Australia's 'Movie News' magazine stated in an edition published around the time of the film's Australian release that "...the inference is that the story occurs in America. It's said that this has been done intentionally to help boost international sales". See more »