Harlequin (1980)

In the pulsating heart of modern-day politics, an enigma unfolds. "Harlequin" is a mystical-fantasy that weaves together the threads of power, corruption, and the supernatural, casting a hypnotic spell over its audience. Senator Rast, a man of significant influence, finds himself at the center of this captivating tale. His political prowess, however, pales in comparison to the extraordinary abilities of an unexpected visitor, Gregory. Just like the infamous Russian monk Rasputin, who infiltrated the Romanov family under the guise of healing their ailing child, Gregory, a stranger with an uncanny knack for magic and mind-bending psychic abilities, mysteriously infiltrates the Senator's life. This seemingly benign Harlequin quickly establishes a mesmerizing hold over the Senator and his family, his powers blurring the line between the real and the supernatural. But the intrigue doesn't end there. A power-hungry political backer, eager to control the ascending Senator, lurks in the shadows. He sees Gregory as a threat to his ambitions, a pawn that needs to be removed from the chessboard of power, even if it requires murder. Unbeknownst to him and the Senator, they're on the brink of an enlightenment that could shift the landscape of their world. "Harlequin" is a modern interpretation of the Rasputin tale, a captivating exploration of how power corrupts and the lengths individuals will go to maintain it. The characters' names cleverly mirror their historical counterparts, with Rast echoing 'Tsar' when read backwards, and Gregory mirroring Rasputin's first name, Grigori. This mesmerizing film invites the viewer into a world where politics, magic, and mystery intertwine, leaving them questioning where reality ends and the supernatural begins.

Harlequin is a drama movie featuring Robert Powell.

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