Death Defying Acts
"Love is inescapable"
Originally released in 2007. Death Defying Acts is a drama/romance film. directed by Gillian Armstrong.
Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Guy Pearce, and Timothy Spall
Synopsis
On a tour of Britain in 1926, Harry Houdini enters into a passionate affair with a psychic out to con the famous magician.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (275 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.4M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Catherine Zeta-Jones
as Mary McGarvie
Guy Pearce
as Harry Houdini
Timothy Spall
as Sugarman
Saoirse Ronan
as Benji McGarvie
Malcolm Shields
as Leith Romeo
Leni Harper
as Leith Romeo's wife
Ralph Riach
as Mr. Robertson
Olivia Darnley
as Flower Stall Seller
Anthony O'Donnell
as Oily Librarian
Billy McColl
as McTavish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,380,329
Production Companies
- BBC Film
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Myriad Pictures
- Zephyr Films
- MacGowan Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Defying Acts about?
On a tour of Britain in 1926, Harry Houdini enters into a passionate affair with a psychic out to con the famous magician.
Who directed Death Defying Acts?
Death Defying Acts was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
How long is Death Defying Acts?
Death Defying Acts has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Death Defying Acts released?
Death Defying Acts was released on September 13, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death Defying Acts?
The main cast of Death Defying Acts includes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Saoirse Ronan, Malcolm Shields.
Is Death Defying Acts worth watching?
Death Defying Acts has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 275 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.