Houdini
– The life and times of escape artist/magician Harry Houdini...
Release Date:
06 Dec 1998
Language:
English
MPAA Content-Rating:
UNRATED
Directed by:
Story Written By:
Main Actors:
Plot:
This biographical film tells the story of Harry Houdini, from his birth and immigration to the U.S., through his career in show business as first an escape artist and then a seance debunker, and finally his tragic death. We also see his relationship with wife Bess.
Awards:
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 4 nominations.
Ratings:
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