Hanussen
“He saw the future. And it was war.”
Overview
A man's story parallels Hitler's rise. Austrian Klaus Schneider, wounded in World War I, recovers in the care of Dr. Emil Bettleheim. Bettleheim discovers that Schneider possesses powers of empathy and of clairvoyance, such that could aid suicidal patients. After the war, with one friend as his manager and another as his lover, Schneider changes his name to Eric Jan Hanussen and goes to Berlin, as a hypnotist and clairvoyant performing in halls and theaters. He always speaks the truth, which brings him to the attention of powerful Nazis. He predicts their rise (good propaganda for them) and their violence (not so good). He's in pain and at risk. What is Hanussen's future?
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- István Szabó
- Writers
- István Szabó, Péter Dobai, Gabriella Prekop, Heinz Freitag
- Producers
- Artur Brauner, Judit Sugár
- Production
- ZDF, Hungarofilm, Mafilm, Mokép, Objektív Filmstúdió Vállalat
Frequently asked questions
What is Hanussen rated?
Hanussen has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 24 votes.
Who directed Hanussen?
Hanussen was directed by István Szabó.
When was Hanussen released?
Hanussen was released in 1988.
