The Hypnotist

The Hypnotist

75 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 31, 2019

In 1980, Finland’s most famous hypnotist Olavi Hakasalo, a.k.a Olliver Hawk, was put on trial. His mission in life had been to spread the gospel of the power of suggestion, and he was willing to risk everything to become a player of political influence on the big stage. But in the corridors of power, with a nation’s destiny at stake, an eccentric loudmouth sitting on too many secrets is considered a liability.

The Hypnotist

75 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 31, 2019

The Hypnotist
In 1980, Finland’s most famous hypnotist Olavi Hakasalo, a.k.a Olliver Hawk, was put on trial. His mission in life had been to spread the gospel of the power of suggestion, and he was willing to risk everything to become a player of political influence on the big stage. But in the corridors of power, with a nation’s destiny at stake, an eccentric loudmouth sitting on too many secrets is considered a liability.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Franckforstén Oy
Original title Olliver Hawk
Directors Arthur Franck
Writers Arthur Franck

Cast

Olavi Hakasalo

as Himself (archive footage)

Juha Uutela

as Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988

Alejandro Ahumada

as Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968

Anna-Maija Heinonen

as Laila Hakasalo / Laila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Mervi Jaala

as Susan Barleton

Mika Syvänen

as TV-toimittaja

Tero Koponen

as Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Riku Rantala

as Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)

Sarah Bowen-Walsh

as Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)