Australia,
1980, 95 min
Directed by:
Simon WincerScreenplay:
Everett De RocheCinematography:
Gary HansenComposer:
Brian MayCast:
Robert Powell, David Hemmings, Broderick Crawford, Carmen Duncan, Alan Cassell, Gus Mercurio, Mark Spain, Alyson Best, Mary SimpsonPlots(1)
In this supernatural political thriller, a hypnotic faith healer Wolfe (Robert Powell in the title role), saves the life of the son of a wealthy government senator (David Hemmings) being groomed for power before both the senator and his wife (Carmen Duncan) fall prey to the enigmatic Harlequin's spellbinding powers of manipulation. A modern-day reworking of the story of 'Mad Monk' Grigori Rasputin, the faith healer and mystic who held a darkly charismatic influence over the Russian Tsar. (Umbrella Entertainment)
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