IMDb >
The Great Houdini (1976) (TV)
Watch It
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
at Biography
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Great Houdini (1976) (TV) More at IMDbPro »
| Videos (see all 19 NEW) |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Peter Benchley (writer)
Melville Shavelson (writer)
Release Date:
8 October 1976 (USA) more
Plot:
A biography of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, examining his fascination with the occult and his promise to his wife on her deathbed that he would speak from the beyond. | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. more
User Comments:
This movie is Excellent!!! more (5 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Paul Michael Glaser | ... | Harry Houdini (Erich Weiss) |
| Sally Struthers | ... | Bess Houdini |
 | Ruth Gordon | ... | Cecilia Weiss |
| Vivian Vance | ... | Minnie (nurse) |
| Adrienne Barbeau | ... | Daisy White |
| Bill Bixby | ... | Rev. Arthur Ford |
| Jack Carter | ... | Theo Weiss |
 | Peter Cushing | ... | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
 | Nina Foch | ... | Rev. Le Veyne |
| Wilfrid Hyde-White | ... | Supt. Melville |
 | Geoffrey Lewis | ... | Dr. Crandon |
 | Maureen O'Sullivan | ... | Lady Conan Doyle |
| Clive Revill | ... | Dundas Slater |
| Barbara Rhoades | ... | Margery Crandon |
| Jerome Thor | ... | Conductor |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Great Houdinis
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
USA:120 min (including commercials)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Adrienne Barbeau's first TV movie. more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (5 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Great Houdini (1976) (TV) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Houdini | Stardust | New York Stories | Georges Méliès: Cinema Magician | Miracles for Sale |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | IMDb Biography section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
I have seen this TV movie twice, and have been searching for a copy of the video to purchase. I've seen other Houdini movies and biographies, but this is one I really want. Paul Michael Glaser and Sally Struthers were very real in their portrayal of Harry (Erich Weiss) Houdini and his wife, Bess.