Mindbender (1996)

Mindbender is the story of Uri Geller, probably the world's most famous psychic. The film shows his rise to fame from small shows in the middle east where he amazed audiences with his ... See full summary »

Director:

Ken Russell

Writers:

Ken Russell, Yael Stern-O'Dwyer

Stars:

Ishai Golan, Terence Stamp, Idan Alterman

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ishai Golan	...	Uri Geller
Terence Stamp	...	Joe Hartman
Idan Alterman	...	Shipi
Hetty Baynes	...	Kitti Hartman
Delphine Forest	...	Sharon
Rachel Elner	...	Hanna
Rafi Tabor	...	Uri's Father
Aviva Yoel	...	Uri's Mother
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Naomi Ackerman	...	Linda
Jack Adalist	...	Moti
Gilat Ankori	...	Glamorous Lady
Erez Atar	...	Uri a a child
Janet Bar	...	Greta
Tami Barak	...	Hotel Maid
Tomi Barak

Storyline

Mindbender is the story of Uri Geller, probably the world's most famous psychic. The film shows his rise to fame from small shows in the middle east where he amazed audiences with his parapsychological feats of spoon-bending and clock-fixing. Terence Stamp plays a scientist who brings him to America.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Taglines:

Try The First Ever Interactive Psychic Experience On Video

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for one use of strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 October 1996 (France)

Also Known As:

Uri Geller

Company Credits

Production Co:

Major Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in David Walliams' Awfully Good: Awfully Good Movies (2011)

User Reviews

True story twisted beyond recognition

I was under the impression that Uri Geller was illusionist using simple parlor tricks to impress his gullible audience. After watching this movie however, I realized that I was misinformed. It turns out that Geller is a superhero on the run from the military, that wants to use his powers for evil. Yes, it's that stupid.

Endorsed by Geller himself this is a lame, selfserving piece of crap. Is it drama, comedy, or sci-fi thriller? Who knows? It appears the director couldn't decide, and made it a little bit of everything, none of which has any redeeming qualities.

As a reasonably intelligent person this movie made me want to beat myself in the head with a shovel.