Directed by:
Gillian ArmstrongScreenplay:
Tony GrisoniCinematography:
Haris ZambarloukosComposer:
Cezary SkubiszewskiCast:
Guy Pearce, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Timothy Spall, Saoirse Ronan, Lorraine Hilton, Anthony O'Donnell, James Holmes, Holly Mackie, Raymond Griffiths, Miles Jupp (more)VOD (1)
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Director Gillian Armstrong's drama follows the efforts of master illusionist Harry Houdini (Guy Pearce) to make contact with his dead mother. In 1926, Houdini is at the height of his powers, enjoying worldwide fame and adoration from his legion of fans. The death of his mother Cecilia, however, casts a shadow over the performer's rapid success. Undertaking a tour of Scotland, a grief-stricken Houdini announces to the assembled press that he will give $10,000 to the person who is able to prove contact with his recently deceased mother. When, after exposing numerous charlatans, psychic Mary McGarvie (Catherine Zeta-Jones) appears on the scene, Houdini feels he's finally met the real McCoy. Unfortunately for the great escapologist, increasingly spellbound by the beautiful stranger, the psychic and her young daughter Benji (Saoirse Ronan) have their own illusions to spin. (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)
(more)Cast
![Guy Pearce](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268074_5d6d21.jpg)
Guy Pearce
UK
Best movies:
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Memento (2000)
The King's Speech (2010)
![Catherine Zeta-Jones](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/428/164428568_34554b.jpg)
Catherine Zeta-Jones
UK
Best movies:
Traffic (2000)
The Terminal (2004)
Side Effects (2013)
![Timothy Spall](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271670_fda240.jpg)
Timothy Spall
UK
Best movies:
The King's Speech (2010)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
The Last Samurai (2003)
![Saoirse Ronan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/577/162577428_756d0e.png)
Saoirse Ronan
USA
Best movies:
Loving Vincent (2017)
Atonement (2007)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
![Lorraine Hilton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/281/281300_1f9eb7.jpg)
Lorraine Hilton
Best movies:
Sherlock (2010) (series)
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
Hot Fuzz (2007)
![Anthony O'Donnell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/321/158321535_0d2bc9.jpg)
Anthony O'Donnell
UK
Best movies:
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Skyfall (2012)
Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) (TV movie)
James Holmes
Best movies:
Sherlock (2010) (series)
The Last Enemy (2008) (series)
Point of No Return (1993)
Holly Mackie
UK
Best movies:
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009)
St. Trinian's (2007)
Death Defying Acts (2007)
Raymond Griffiths
Best movies:
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
The Secret Policeman's Ball (2006) (theatrical recording)
![Miles Jupp](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/180/163180284_ce70fb.jpg)
Miles Jupp
UK
Best movies:
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Made in Dagenham (2010)
Graham Curry
UK
Best movies:
Rush (2013)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Endeavour (2012) (series)
Shaun Mason
Best movies:
The Crew (2008)
Kelly + Victor (2012)
Death Defying Acts (2007)
Chris Wilson
UK
Best movies:
Sherlock (2010) (series)
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Jack Bailey
Best movies:
Death Defying Acts (2007)
Che Grant
UK
Best movies:
Death Defying Acts (2007)
David McKail
UK
Best movies:
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
Hawking (2004) (TV movie)
Battle of Britain (1969)