Mesmerized
“An arranged marriage. A deranged murder.”
Synopsis
An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Mesmerized - Trailer (1986)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-05
Top Cast
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John Lithgow
Oliver Thompson
Jodie Foster
Victoria
Michael Murphy
Wilson
Dan Shor
George
Harry Andrews
Old Thompson
Philip Holder
Dr. Finch
Beryl Te Wiata
Mrs. Simmons
Jonathan Hardy
Burley
Patrick Smith
Court Clerk
Reg Evans
Mr. Simmons
Don Selwyn
Joseph
Derek Hardwick
Longwood
George Spoors
Lawyer
Bob Gould
Judge
Jonathan Elsom
Public Prosecutor
Norman Fairley
Bailiff
John Smith
Jury Foreman
David Cameron
Shipping Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Laughlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Laughlin
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Mesmerized
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Manchester Productions, Orinward Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Laughlin
Michael Laughlin, Jerzy Skolimowski
Georges Delerue
Louis Horvath
Petra von Oelffen
Christopher J. Kirkham, Antony I. Ginnane, Mark Seiler
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Michael Laughlin
Screenplay
Michael Laughlin
Director
Petra von Oelffen
Editor
Antony I. Ginnane
Producer
Jerzy Skolimowski
Writer
John Wingrove
Production Design
Louis Horvath
Director of Photography
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesmerized
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mesmerized about?
An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her.
Who directed Mesmerized?
Mesmerized was directed by Michael Laughlin.
Who stars in Mesmerized?
The principal cast of Mesmerized includes John Lithgow, Jodie Foster, Michael Murphy, Dan Shor, Harry Andrews.
When was Mesmerized released and how long is it?
Mesmerized was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Mesmerized?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mesmerized was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mesmerized?
Mesmerized holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).