Mesmerized (1986)
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This psychodrama is set in New Zealand during the 1880s and is based on the true story of an orphaned 18-year-old who marries a cruel, much-older man. He constantly abuses her and keeps her under his thumb until she snaps and using hypnotism, kills him. Later she is tried in court. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jodie Foster, John Lithgow, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Laughlin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Mesmerized
This psychodrama is set in New Zealand during the 1880s and is based on the true story of an orphaned 18-year-old who marries a cruel, much-older man. He constantly abuses her and keeps her under his thumb until she snaps and using hypnotism, kills him. Later she is tried in court. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 90 mins
Complete Cast of Mesmerized
- Jodie Foster - Victoria
- Michael Murphy - Wilson
- Dan Shor - George
- Reg Evans - Mr. Simmons
- Don Selwyn - Joseph
- David Cameron - Shipping Clerk
- Beryl TeWiata - Mrs. Simmons
- Norman Fairley - Bailiff
- David Baxter - Court Heckler
- Karl Bradley - Dentist
- John Smith - Jury Foreman
- John Lithgow - Oliver Thompson
- Harry Andrews - Old Thompson
- Philip Holder - Dr. Finch
- Jonathan Hardy - Burley
- Derek Hardwick - Longwood
- Rob Jayne - Prison Chaplain
- Norman Fletcher - Merchant at Races
- Sheila Summers - Head Matron
- Ian Harrop - Court Heckler
- Bob Gould - Judge
- John Wingrove - Victoria's Grandfather
- Director(s):
- Michael Laughlin
- Writer(s):
- Michael Laughlin, Jerzy Skolimowski
- Producer(s):
- Antony I. Ginnane
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children, Adult Situations)
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