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In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
John Epperson
- Vivian Dart
- (as Lypsinka)
Christopher Darga
- G-man #1
- (as Chris Darga)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaWhile making the circuit of talk shows to promote this movie, Dennis Hopper stated it was the strangest movie he had been in.
- GoofsIn the Spanish dub, some characters say "Koprotkin" instead of "Kropotkin". Kropotkin herself does not make that mistake.
- Quotes
Kim Hudson: What about our marriage?
Gottlieb: That wasn't a marriage, that was a license to shop.
- ConnectionsFeatures The Big Combo (1955)
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innovative spin on film noir
"Witch Hunt" is an ideal TV-movie strengthened by the tiny aspects that make it whole. The humor is offbeat and effective; the attention to color and set design is wonderfully evocative of the 1950s; the musical score (by David Lynch mainstay Angelo Badalamenti) sets an appropriate mood; and the well-shaded, blackly humorous performances are something else. The story combines a film noir attitude with the popularity of magic in Hollywood, and a McCarthyesque politician trying to put a stop to it. Granted, the plot seems to get too complicated near the end, but the commitments of Dennis Hopper, Penelope Ann Miller, Julian Sands, and especially the reptilian Eric Bogosian elevate "Witch Hunt" above your standard rental fare. Worth a look.
6/10
6/10
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- Jonny_Numb
- Jun 6, 2003
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- Also known as
- El sello de Satán
- Filming locations
- Millard House - 645 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena, California, USA(Interior & exterior. As Vivian Dart's home.)
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