The Great Houdinis
"A supernatural man. A supernatural love."
Originally released in 1976. The Great Houdinis is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Melville Shavelson.
Starring Paul Michael Glaser, Sally Struthers, and Ruth Gordon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Michael Glaser
as Harry Houdini
Sally Struthers
as Bess Houdini
Ruth Gordon
as Cecilia Weiss
Vivian Vance
as Minnie
Adrienne Barbeau
as Daisy White
Bill Bixby
as Rev. Arthur Ford
Jack Carter
as Theo Weiss
Peter Cushing
as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Nina Foch
as Reverend Le Veyne
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Superintendent Melville
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ABC Circle Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Houdinis about?
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.
Who directed The Great Houdinis?
The Great Houdinis was directed by Melville Shavelson.
How long is The Great Houdinis?
The Great Houdinis has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Great Houdinis released?
The Great Houdinis was released on October 8, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Houdinis?
The main cast of The Great Houdinis includes Paul Michael Glaser, Sally Struthers, Ruth Gordon, Vivian Vance, Adrienne Barbeau.