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Title: Harlequin (1980)
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4 wins & 6 nominations.
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| Robert Powell | ... | Gregory Wolfe | |
| David Hemmings | ... | Nick Rast | |
| Carmen Duncan | ... | Sandra Rast | |
| Broderick Crawford | ... | Doc Wheelan | |
| Gus Mercurio | ... | Mr. Bergier | |
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Alan Cassell | ... | Mr. Porter |
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Mark Spain | ... | Alex Rast |
| Alyson Best | ... | Alice | |
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Sean Myers | ... | Benny Lucas |
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Mary Simpson | ... | Zoe Cayce |
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Bevan Lee | ... | Mr. Robinson |
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Neville Teede | ... | Dr. Barthelemy |
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Mary Mackay | ... | Miss Edith Twist |
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John Frawley | ... | Dr. Lovelock |
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Nita Pannell | ... | Mabel Wheelan |
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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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bathtub | female frontal nudity | 1980s | politician | psychotronic film |Taglines:
Frightening, fascinating, evil or good? [DVD Australia] See more »Parents Guide:
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British actor Robert Powell was imported to Australia to headline this movie. Other imports include American actor Broderick Crawford and David Hemmings, also from England. Gus Mercurio, who appears in the film, is an American-born Australian. See more »Quotes
Gregory Wolfe: I know there are powers at work in the universe. For those higher powers, the de-materialization of a given target would be child's play.See more »
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Referenced in Roadgames: A Lecture by Richard Franklin, Barbi Taylor, and Brian May, 20 November (1981) See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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EnglishRelease Date:
28 March 1980 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
Harlequin See more »Filming Locations:
Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaEdit
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AUD850,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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A movie of wonder, magic, and intrigue, "Harlequin" or "Dark Forces" is a force to be reckoned with. At a birthday party, a boy named Alex(Mark Spain) who suffers from leukemia gets to meet a clown who entertains everyone. That night, a man named Gregory Wolfe(Robert Powell) enters the house and cures the son. Skeptics including the father and his political cronies would try anything to discredit the faith healer. Wolfe performed many feats that would mesmerize. Many would think that there are tricks behind his acts. But no one has ever been able to figure it out. This movie is about magic and political intrigue. What you see is a slight of hand. Being from Australia is something that I like to see. At least it's not a Mad Max film. Don't try to figure out the tricks in the film. Otherwise, you just might disappear! 3 out of 5 stars