
The Prestige(2006)
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.


“Are His Powers More Than Magic?”
Up-and-coming senator Nick Rast's young son is terminally ill with leukemia. A mysterious faith healer, Gregory Wolfe, appears and seems to cure the boy. Rast's wife Sandy falls in love with Wolfe, but the powerful interests behind Rast's career, represented by geriatric monster Doc Wheelan are less happy with events.

Robert Powell
Gregory Wolfe

David Hemmings
Nick Rast

Carmen Duncan
Sandra Rast

Broderick Crawford
Doc Wheelan

Gus Mercurio
Mr. Bergier

Alan Cassell
Mr. Porter

Mark Spain
Alex Rast

Alyson Best
Alice
Sean Myers
Benny Lucas
Mary Simpson
Zoe Cayce
Harlequin is a drama, fantasy, horror, mystery film released in 1980 exploring themes of magic, senator, illusion, leukemia, sorcerer, psychic. Directed by Simon Wincer, it stars Robert Powell, David Hemmings, Carmen Duncan. Up-and-coming senator Nick Rast's young son is terminally ill with leukemia. A mysterious faith healer, Gregory Wolfe, appears and seems to cure the boy. Rast's wife Sandy falls in love with Wolfe, but the powerful interests behind Rast's career, represented by geriatric monster Doc Wheelan are less happy with events.
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