The Great Houdinis

The Great Houdinis

A supernatural man. A supernatural love.

NR 1976 · 96 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, History

A biography of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, examining his fascination with the occult and his promise to his wife on her deathbed that he would speak from the beyond.

Directed by Melville Shavelson · Written by Melville Shavelson

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