Death Defying Acts

Death Defying Acts (2008)

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.

Genres

Drama History Romance

Countries

United Kingdom Australia United States

Director

Gillian Armstrong

Writers

Tony Grisoni Brian Ward

Producers

Joe Oppenheimer Chris Curling Dan Lupovitz Marcia Nasatir Kirk D'Amico David M. Thompson Marian Macgowan Lucas Foster

Composer

Cezary Skubiszewski

Cinematographer

Haris Zambarloukos

Editor

Nicholas Beauman

Production

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

Starring

Also starring

Catherine Zeta-Jones Guy Pearce Timothy Spall Malcolm Shields Leni Harper Ralph Riach Olivia Darnley Anthony O'Donnell Billy McColl James Holmes Melanie Harris Miles Jupp Campbell Graham Raymond Griffiths Shaun Mason Tom Cotcher Carol Robb Paul Grunert

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