Mesmerized 1985
“An arranged marriage. A deranged murder.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Michael Laughlin
- Networks
- Manchester Productions, Orinward Ltd.
- Where to Stream
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What is Mesmerized?
Topic: Film "Mesmerized" (1985). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 18, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Manchester Productions, Orinward Ltd.
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.8/10 from 24 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Manchester Productions, Orinward Ltd.
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Topic: Film "Mesmerized" (1985).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess anything.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count: 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Title: Mesmerized (also known as Shocked and My Letter to George).
Year: 1985.
Genre: Drama.
Director: Michael Laughlin.
Cast: Jodie Foster, John Lithgow, Michael Murphy.
Plot: An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her. Mentions of "An arranged marriage. A deranged murder."
Basis: Loosely based upon the Pimlico mystery.
Production: Co-production between Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States.
Runtime: 1h 37m.
Rating: PG.
US Release Date: 12/31/1986.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Mesmerized is a 1985 drama film directed by Michael Laughlin. It stars Jodie Foster, John
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Mesmerized worth watching?
Mesmerized holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Mesmerized and when was it released?
Mesmerized is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.
Who directed Mesmerized?
Mesmerized was directed by Michael Laughlin.
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