Houdini (1998)
Stars: Johnathon Schaech,
Paul Sorvino, Rhea Pearlman,
George Segal, Stacy Edwards,
David Warner and Ron Perlman
Directed by Pen Densham
Made-for-TV drama places master illusionist and contortionist Eric Weiss -- also known as Harry Houdini -- in context as successful entertainer. Focus on his love-life will please romance fans;
Biopic devotees will find production lacking.