Dark Forces (1980)

Dark Forces (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 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

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Starring:
Robert PowellCarmen Duncan, (more)
Director(s):
Simon PowellSimon Wincer, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Dark Forces

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

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
95 mins

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Director(s):
Simon PowellSimon Wincer
Writer(s):
Everett de Roche
Producer(s):
Antony I. GiannaneAntony I. Ginnane
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Situations, Violence, Brief Nudity, Adult Language)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
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    Jacqueline Y.

    An OK film with little to offer other than some interesting sets and costumes. The plot moves along nicely, but the film is a little campy. The acting isn't too great either. Like I said before... everything is just OK. Oh, and prepare yourself for a film full of clowns and magic.

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