The Hypnotist
The Hypnotist

The Hypnotist

January 31, 201975 min6.7FI
DocumentaryHistory

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.

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Juha Uutela
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Alejandro Ahumada
Alejandro AhumadaOlavi Hakasalo 1963-1968
Anna-Maija Heinonen
Anna-Maija HeinonenLaila Hakasalo
Mervi Jaala
Mervi JaalaSusan Barleton
Mika Syvänen
Mika SyvänenTV-toimittaja
Tero Koponen
Tero KoponenOlavi Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)
Riku Rantala
Riku RantalaVeikko Ennalan kertojaääni (voice)
Anna-Maija Heinonen
Anna-Maija HeinonenLaila Hakasalon kertojaääni (voice)
Sarah Bowen-Walsh
Sarah Bowen-WalshSusan Barletonin kertojaääni (voice)