The Hypnotist

Synopsis

In 1980, Finland’s most famous hypnotist Olavi Hakasalo, a.k.a Olliver Hawk, was put on trial. His mission in life had been to spread the gospel of the power of suggestion, and he was willing to risk everything to become a player of political influence on the big stage. But in the corridors of power, with a nation’s destiny at stake, an eccentric loudmouth sitting on too many secrets is considered a liability.

CAST

Arthur Franck

Director

Olavi Hakasalo

Himself (archive footage)

Juha Uutela

Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988

Alejandro Ahumada

Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968

Anna-Maija Heinonen

Laila Hakasalo

Mervi Jaala

Susan Barleton

Mika Syvänen

TV-toimittaja

Tero Koponen

Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Riku Rantala

Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)

Anna-Maija Heinonen

Laila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Sarah Bowen-Walsh

Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)

Arthur Franck

Director

Olavi Hakasalo

Himself (archive footage)

Juha Uutela

Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988

Alejandro Ahumada

Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968

Anna-Maija Heinonen

Laila Hakasalo

Mervi Jaala

Susan Barleton

Mika Syvänen

TV-toimittaja

Tero Koponen

Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Riku Rantala

Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)

Anna-Maija Heinonen

Laila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Sarah Bowen-Walsh

Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)

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