Harlequin
Directed by:
Simon WincerScreenplay:
Everett De RocheCinematography:
Gary HansenComposer:
Brian MayCast:
Robert Powell, David Hemmings, Broderick Crawford, Carmen Duncan, Alan Cassell, Gus Mercurio, Mark Spain, Alyson Best, Mary SimpsonPlots(1)
In this oddball mix of sci-fi, horror and political espionage (yes, you read that right) a mysterious healer appears in the abode of a leading American senator who finds that his terminally ill son is quickly cured of his leukaemia. The appreciative politician opts to keep this puzzling presence around... although all is not as it seems. With a cast that includes such acclaimed thespians as Robert Powell and David Hemmings, the thrills come thick and fast in this genuine curiousity that, once seen, is hard to forget - exactly what one might expect from a script penned by the legendary Ozploitation hand Everett De Roche. (88 Films)
(more)Reviews (1)
For the first time in a long time, Harlequin introduced me to a truly captivating villain who is also so charming that at times you don't even know if he's really the villain. The special effects scenes are a bit lacking in places, but it turns out that they simply work in this film. I really enjoyed the plot of Harlequin and Robert Powell showed us his mastery to the fullest.
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