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Death Defying Acts (2007)

Love is inescapable

  • Drama
  • Romance

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

Rating
5.9 / 10 (291 votes)
Release date
September 13, 2007
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Director
Gillian Armstrong
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Catherine Zeta-JonesMary McGarvie
  • Guy PearceHarry Houdini
  • Timothy SpallSugarman
  • Saoirse RonanBenji McGarvie
  • Malcolm ShieldsLeith Romeo
  • Leni HarperLeith Romeo's wife
  • Ralph RiachMr. Robertson
  • Olivia DarnleyFlower Stall Seller
  • Anthony O'DonnellOily Librarian
  • Billy McCollMcTavish
  • James HolmesUgly Mug
  • Melanie HarrisRose

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