Peter Hurkos Movies
Peter Hurkos gained notoriety as a psychic during the late 1960s when he helped police solve the Tate-LaBianca murders by telling them that the man behind them was bearded and called Charlie ( who turned out to be the bearded, Charles Manson). After that Hurkos used his abilities to help find the Boston Strangler. Hurkos is said to have developed his powers after receiving a head injury during a bad fall. Hurkos penned a trio of books, and has been profiled on a number of television documentaries and specials. His work on the strangler case was recreated in the film The Boston Strangler. In 1982, Hurkos made a cameo in Box Office. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi- 1981
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Box Office tells the story of the road to success in Hollywood, and how once the destination is achieved, the journey can seem too treacherous to be worth the effort. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robin Clarke, Monica Lewis, (more)
- 1977
Raymond Burr narrates this documentary that examines unexplained mysteries involving the power of the mind. The film explores psychic healing and acupuncture and looks at the life of famed psychic Edgar Cayce. Interviewed are mentalist Uri Geller and psychic/astrologer Jeanne Dixon. ~ Brian Gusse, Rovi
- 1960
This two-part episode chronicles the life and career of Dutch-born Peter Hurkos, who has been authenticated by scientific experts as one of the world's few genuine psychics. In Part Two, Hurkos (Albert Salmi) arrives in the US after several aimless years in which he has squandered his talents as a sideshow entertainers. Though he undergoes extensive testing to verify his psychic powers, many people are still skeptical--until he uses his unique gifts to solve a murder. The real Peter Hurkos appears in the closing segment. The two parts of "The Peter Hurkos Story"were later combined and released as a theatrical feature in Europe. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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