Death Defying Acts

"Love is inescapable"

Mar 13 2008 PG 1h 37m
Drama, History, Romance

On a tour of Britain in 1926, Harry Houdini enters into a passionate affair with a psychic out to con the famous magician.

Plot

During Harry Houdini's (Guy Pearce's) tour of Britain in 1926, the master escapologist enters into a passionate affair with a Scottish psychic. The psychic and her daughter attempt to con Houdini during a highly publicized séance to contact his mother whose death has haunted him for many years. However, all does not go to plan.

Written by

Tony Grisoni, Brian Ward

Directed by

Gillian Armstrong

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Australia

Production Companies

MacGowan Films, Myriad Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, BBC Films, Zephyr Films

Languages

Italiano, Français, English

Awards

5 wins & 7 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
10,808
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
48
Popularity
NA