Death Defying Acts (2007)

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97 min - Drama | Romance | Thriller - 13 March 2008 (Australia)

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

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Guy Pearce	...	Harry Houdini
	Catherine Zeta-Jones	...	Mary McGarvie
	Timothy Spall	...	Sugarman
	Saoirse Ronan	...	Benji McGarvie
	Malcolm Shields	...	Leith Romeo
	Leni Harper	...	Leith Romeo's wife
	Ralph Riach	...	Mr. Robertson
	Olivia Darnley	...	Flower Stall Seller
	Anthony O'Donnell	...	Oily Librarian
	Billy McColl	...	McTavish
	James Holmes	...	Ugly Mug
	Melanie Harris	...	Rose (as Frankey Martyn)
	Aileen O'Gorman	...	Effie - Elderly Seamstress
	Raymond Griffiths	...	Music Hall Dwarf
	Shaun Mason	...	Heckler

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During Harry Houdini's tour of Britain in 1926, the master escapologist enters into a passionate affair with a Scottish psychic. The psychic and her daughter attempt to con Houdini during a highly publicized séance to contact his mother whose death has haunted him for many years. However all does not go to plan... Written by Anonymous

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There is no escape. See more »

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Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Rated PG for some sensuality, thematic material, language, violent content and smoking See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | Australia

Language:

English | Hungarian

Release Date:

13 March 2008 (Australia) See more »

Also Known As:

Death Defying Acts: Houdini's Secret See more »

Filming Locations:

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,561 (USA) (13 July 2008) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$3,561 (USA) (13 July 2008)

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Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), Myriad Pictures, BBC Films See more »

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Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Continuity: In the scene when Harry is dressing (shortly after his arrival in his Edinburgh hotel room) he starts to put on his braces (suspenders). In one shot they are partially unfastened but in the next shot (a close-up) they are securely fastened. See more »

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