Mesmer
"Charlatan, Fraud... or Genius"
Originally released in 1994. Mesmer is a drama film. directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Starring Alan Rickman, Amanda Ooms, and Simon McBurney
Synopsis
A biography of the eighteenth century Viennese physician, Franz Anton Mesmer, who used unorthodox healing practices based on his theory of "animal magnetism."
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Top Cast
Alan Rickman
as Franz Anton Mesmer
Amanda Ooms
as Maria Theresia Paradies
Simon McBurney
as Franz Mesmer junior
David Hemblen
as Doctor Ingenhousz
Anna Thalbach
as Francesca
Donal Donnelly
as Doctor Vic d'Azyr
Gillian Barge
as Frau Mesmer
David Burke
as Doctor de Vauzesmes
Beatie Edney
as Marie Antoinette
Peter Dvorsky
as Doctor Deslon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Accent Entertainment Corporation
- Cineplex-Odeon Films
- Mayfair Entertainment International
- Satel Film
- Studio Babelsberg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesmer about?
A biography of the eighteenth century Viennese physician, Franz Anton Mesmer, who used unorthodox healing practices based on his theory of "animal magnetism."
Who directed Mesmer?
Mesmer was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
How long is Mesmer?
Mesmer has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Mesmer released?
Mesmer was released on August 25, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mesmer?
The main cast of Mesmer includes Alan Rickman, Amanda Ooms, Simon McBurney, David Hemblen, Anna Thalbach.