Harlequin (1980)
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- PG
- 1h 35min
- Drama, Fantasy
- 28 Mar 1980 (Australia)
- Movie
An enigmatic faith healer - who appears to possess genuine magical powers - and a political fixer vie for influence over a senator and his family.
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Awards:
- 5 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert Powell | ... |
Gregory Wolfe
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| David Hemmings | ... |
Nick Rast
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| Carmen Duncan | ... |
Sandra Rast
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| Broderick Crawford | ... |
Doc Wheelan
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| Gus Mercurio | ... |
Mr. Bergier
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Alan Cassell | ... |
Mr. Porter
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Mark Spain | ... |
Alex Rast
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| Alyson Best | ... |
Alice
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Sean Myers | ... |
Benny Lucas
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Mary Simpson | ... |
Zoe Cayce
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Bevan Lee | ... |
Mr. Robinson
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Neville Teede | ... |
Dr. Barthelemy
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Mary Mackay | ... |
Miss Edith Twist
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John Frawley | ... |
Dr. Lovelock
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Nita Pannell | ... |
Mabel Wheelan
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David Hough | ... |
Mr. Jepson
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Klaus Schultz | ... |
Arthur
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Peter West | ... |
Godfrey
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Maurie Ogden | ... |
Prison Officer
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Jack Ferrari | ... |
Eli Steele
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| Jeremy Sims | ... |
Young Boy on Raft
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Toby Amoore | ... |
Young Boy on Raft
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Sebastian Hunsley | ... |
Young Boy on Raft
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Julia Moody | ... |
Reporter
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Leslie Wright | ... |
Mayor
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Adele Cohen | ... |
Mayoress
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Ramsay McLean | ... |
Broadcaster
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John Brownbridge | ... |
Police Officer with Binoculars (uncredited)
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Nicole Dehring | ... |
Party Hostess (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Simon Wincer | ||
Written by
| Everett De Roche | ... | (original screenplay) |
| Jon George | ... | (additional dialogue) & |
| Neill D. Hicks | ... | (additional dialogue) (as Neill Hicks) |
Produced by
| William Fayman | ... | executive producer |
| Antony I. Ginnane | ... | producer |
| Jane Scott | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Brian May | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| Gary Hansen | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Adrian Carr | ||
Editorial Department
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | grader |
| Margaret Cardin | ... | negative cutter |
| Bill Gooley | ... | laboratory liaison |
| Peter McBain | ... | dailies projectionist (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Bernard Hides | ||
Costume Design by
| Terry Ryan | ||
Makeup Department
| Lois Hohenfels | ... | makeup artist |
| Cheryl Williams | ... | hairdresser |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Grant Harris | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael McKeag | ... | first assistant director |
| Jenny Miles | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Virginia Bieneman | ... | draftswoman |
| Noel Butler | ... | construction crew |
| Steve Courtley | ... | construction manager |
| Michael Dore | ... | construction crew |
| Michael Langton | ... | construction crew |
| Clark Munro | ... | stand-by props |
| Owen Paterson | ... | assistant art director |
| Peter Sands | ... | construction crew |
| Wayne Smith | ... | construction crew |
Sound Department
| Peter Fenton | ... | sound mixer |
| Steve Lambeth | ... | assistant sound editor (as Stephen Lambeth) / dubbing editor (as Stephen Lambeth) |
| Terry Rodman | ... | second dubbing editor |
| Mark J. Wasiutak | ... | boom operator (as Mark Wasuitak) |
| Gary Wilkins | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Chris Murray | ... | special effects assistant |
| Conrad Rothmann | ... | special effects (as Conrad C. Rothmann) |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | opticals |
Stunts
| Peter West | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nicholas Clark | ... | still photographer |
| Ross Erickson | ... | key grip |
| Reg Garside | ... | best boy |
| Jan Kenny | ... | focus puller |
| Steve King | ... | video cameraman |
| Robin Morgan | ... | grip |
| Mick Morris | ... | gaffer |
| Peter Moss | ... | camera operator |
| Jeremy Robbins | ... | clapper loader |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Vicki Rowland | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
Music Department
| Brian May | ... | conductor |
| Russell Naughton | ... | music assistant |
| Roger Savage | ... | music engineer |
| Philip Powers | ... | Soundtrack Album Producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Russell Hagg | ... | script editor |
| Caroline Stanton | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Lynn Barker | ... | production accountant |
| Jennifer Barty | ... | production secretary (as Jenny Barty) |
| William Fayman | ... | presenter |
| Daro Gunzberg | ... | production assistant (as Daro Gunzburg) |
| Willie Kay | ... | consultant magician |
| Ross Skiffington | ... | clown tricks |
| Lynette Thorburn | ... | publicist |
| Sylvia Van Wyk | ... | assistant: Mr. Ginnane |
Production Companies
- F.G. Film Productions
- Farflight Investments (copyright)
- The Australian Film Commission (made in association with)
- West Australian Film Council (made in association with)
- Ace Cinemas (made in association with)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (made in association with)
Distributors
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- New Image (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Video Classics (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- IFM World Releasing (1994) (World-wide)
- marketing-film (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Astro Distribution (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Synapse Films (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Belga Films (1981) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Crystal Films (1981) (France) (theatrical)
- Hemdale (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- 88 Films (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Vault 008)
- Artaire Films (2021) (Spain) (VOD)
- CEL Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1991) (Australia) (video)
- Scorpion Releasing (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2022) (Australia)
- VCL Video (1981) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Video Medien Pool (VMP) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Marvin Paige Associates (casting consultants: USA)
- Kingwest (video facilities)
- Maria Finlay (dressed by: Carmen Duncan)
- Sabo (dressed by: Robert Powell)
- Rodmil Clothes (dressed by: David Hemmings)
- Bernard Hammerman of Sydney (furs: Carmen Duncan)
- Elu Lingerie (lingerie: Carmen Duncan)
- Mazzuchelli's (jewellery)
- The Film House Pty. Ltd. (post-production facilities)
- Meals on Heels (catering)
- Colorfilm Pty. Ltd. (laboratory)
- Colorfilm (laboratory)
- United Sound (mixing studio)
- AAV Australia (music studio)
- West Coast Jazz Band (party band)
- Optical & Graphics (titles)
- Thrifty Car Rental (cars)
- Deluxe Chauffeured Limousines (cars)
- Chrysler Australia (cars)
- Rose Music (courtesy of: ARP synthesizer)
- Arrow Media Services (Digital asset servicing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A modern-day politician is faced with an incomprehensible in this mystical-fantasy. Senator Rast is a very powerful man. But his is nothing compared to the extraordinary power of the enigmatic stranger who mysteriously comes to "visit" him. Possessing uncanny magical prowess and miraculous psychic abilities, the peculiar, but seemingly benevolent, visitor quickly gains a spell-binding hold over the senator and his family. But a power-lusting political backer is also vying for control over the up-and-coming senator. And he would kill the influential stranger, without question, for that power. But he and the senator are about to be enlightened.
Written by Rone Barton Lokarr |
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| Taglines | Frightening, fascinating, evil or good? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | AUD850,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The sequence where Alex Rast (Mark Spain) is seen being dangled off the side of a cliff by Gregory Wolfe (Robert Powell) did not use trick photography or deceiving camera angles. Spain was hung over the side of a cliff-face but was wearing a safety-harness which was not visible to the audience as it was attached through the underneath of Powell's white cloak. See more » |
| Goofs | The levitation of the piano reveals that it is hollow and contains no strings, hammers or metal pieces. If it was a complete piano, there would be a tremendous sound of string notes as it hit the floor. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Spacehunter/Tough Enough/WarGames/Harlequin (1983). See more » |
| Quotes |
Gregory Wolfe:
I know there are powers at work in the universe. For those higher powers, the de-materialization of a given target would be child's play. See more » |