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The Mesmerist

Plot: Based on an Edgar Allan Poe story, this film tells the grimly comic tale of a bad-tempered old man (Howard Hesseman) who cheats death, only to go on tormenting the living. When a medical experiment leaves the grouch hovering between life and death (and able to describe the world beyond), things get tricky for his daughter (Jessica Capshaw) and her beau (Neil Patrick Harris, of "Doogie Howser, M
Release Date: Monday, March 11 2002
22 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Neil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris was
28 in The Mesmerist
Fri, Jun 15 1973
Portrait of Jessica CapshawJessica Capshaw
Jessica Capshaw was
25 in The Mesmerist
Mon, Aug 09 1976
Portrait of Jason CarterJason Carter
Jason Carter was
41 in The Mesmerist
Fri, Sep 23 1960
Portrait of Howard HessemanHoward Hesseman
Howard Hesseman was
62 in The Mesmerist
Tue, Feb 27 1940 –
Sat, Jan 29 2022
Portrait of Jo ChampaJo Champa
Jo Champa was
34 in The Mesmerist
Tue, Jan 23 1968
Portrait of George WynerGeorge Wyner
George Wyner was
56 in The Mesmerist
Sat, Oct 20 1945
Portrait of Michael A. GoorjianMichael A. Goorjian
Michael A. Goorjian was
31 in The Mesmerist
as 'Coroner #1'.
Thu, Feb 04 1971

Crew

Portrait of Gregory Kent SimmonsGregory Kent Simmons
Gregory Kent Simmons was
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as 'Assistant Director, First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Gil Cates Jr.Gil Cates Jr.
Gil Cates Jr. was
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as 'Director'
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Portrait of Thomas M. HartingThomas M. Harting
Thomas M. Harting was
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as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Ron MarascoRon Marasco
Ron Marasco was
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as 'Screenplay'
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Portrait of Michael A. GoorjianMichael A. Goorjian
Michael A. Goorjian was
31 in The Mesmerist
as 'Screenplay'
Thu, Feb 04 1971
Portrait of Brahm WengerBrahm Wenger
Brahm Wenger was
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as 'Music'
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Portrait of Aaron OsborneAaron Osborne
Aaron Osborne was
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as 'Production Designer'
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Portrait of Barbara FiorentinoBarbara Fiorentino
Barbara Fiorentino was
27 in The Mesmerist
as 'Casting'
Fri, Mar 22 1974
Portrait of Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe would have been no older than
40 in The Mesmerist
as 'Short Story'
Wed, Jan 18 1809 –
Sun, Oct 07 1849
Portrait of Mimi MaxmenMimi Maxmen
Mimi Maxmen was
>> in The Mesmerist
as 'Costume Designer'
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