
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.
Director Arthur FranckGenres Fantasy, Biography, History, Documentary
Cast
Olavi Hakasalo
Himself (archive footage)

Juha Uutela
Olavi Hakasalo 1970-1988
Alejandro Ahumada
Olavi Hakasalo 1963-1968
Anna-Maija Heinonen
Laila Hakasalo
Mervi Jaala
Susan Barleton
Mika Syvänen
TV-toimittaja

Tero Koponen
Olavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)

Riku Rantala
Veikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)
Sarah Bowen-Walsh
Susan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)
Arthur Franck
Director / Writer
Oskar Forstén
Producer
Annika Saloranta
Costume Design
Kata Launonen
Makeup Designer
Markus Leppälä
Editor
Toni Teivaala
Music
Tuomas Klaavo
Sound Designer


