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Death Defying Acts

directed by Gillian Armstrong

“Love is inescapable”

20071h 37mPGDrama

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directed by Gillian Armstrong

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20071h 37mPGDrama

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§ Synopsis

Drama · Romance

On a tour of Britain in 1926, Harry Houdini enters into a passionate affair with a psychic out to con the famous magician.

§ Keywords

what it's about

scotland escape artist clairvoyant woman director 1920s houdini

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Gillian Armstrong

Writers

Cinematography

Haris Zambarloukos

Music

Cezary Skubiszewski

§ Cast

8 of 19

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones

as Mary McGarvie

Guy Pearce

as Harry Houdini

Timothy Spall

Saoirse Ronan

as Benji McGarvie

Malcolm Shields

Malcolm Shields

Leni Harper

as Leith Romeo's wife

Ralph Riach

as Mr. Robertson

as Flower Stall Seller

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