Harlequin (Dark Forces) (The Minister's Magician) (1980)

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Harlequin is directed by Simon Wincer and tells a tale with echoes in 20th-century Russian history. Nick and Sandra Rast (David Hemmings and Carmen Duncan) have a little boy, Alex (Mark Spain), who is suffering from leukemia. Like normal parents they will do anything to help their son, especially… More Harlequin is directed by Simon Wincer and tells a tale with echoes in 20th-century Russian history. Nick and Sandra Rast (David Hemmings and Carmen Duncan) have a little boy, Alex (Mark Spain), who is suffering from leukemia. Like normal parents they will do anything to help their son, especially Sandra. So when Gregory Wolfe (Robert Powell) comes along with his faith-healing techniques to treat Alex, Sandra is particularly impressed. What complicates matters is that Alex's father Nick will soon be running the government and his career depends a lot on Doc Wheelan (Broderick Crawford), his mentor. Trouble starts when Wheelan cannot abide the faith healer, causing the mysterious Wolfe to react in a most unexpected way. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: Simon Wincer, Vladimir Shevchenko
Written By: Everett De Roche, Igor Malishevsky
Genres: Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Mar 28, 1980 Wide
On DVD: Mar 8, 2005

Critic Reviews

Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
This horror film has a high-quality, professional feel but somehow lacks tension or any emotional connection.
Scott Weinberg, Monsters At Play
Quaintly entertaining little horror chestnut...if you're into old-fashioned Rasputin-lite rehashes and late 70's decor.

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