The Astrologer

The Astrologer

Spectacular! Thrilling! Different!

NR 1976 · 77 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Crime

Craig Alexander, a con-man "psychic" on the carnival circuit receives the opportunity to pilfer some legendary rubies in Kenya. His luck holds and he winds up the sole beneficiary of the ill-gotten wealth, which he parlays into an astrological broadcasting empire. But once he reaches the top, there's only one direction he can go...

Directed by Craig Denney · Written by Craig Denney

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Craig Denney Craig Marcus Alexander
Darrien Earle Darrien
Rocky Barbanica Young Alexander
Boyd Hamlyn Boyd
Jacqueline Day Rita
Lawrence Lee Carnival Boss with Ax
James Moore Carnival Assistant
Harvey Hunter Kenya Prison Official
Solomon Mathenge African Chief
Robert Ballagh White Trapper in Hut
Joe Kaye Kenya Police Lieutenant
Diane Di Sibio Bargirl in Tahiti

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