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Mesmer: Full Cast & Crew 1994 Biography
In the 18th century, when leeches and other forms of forced bloodletting are still cutting-edge medical science, Austrian doctor Franz Anton Mesmer (Alan Rickman) believes he has a better way. His theory involves the use of magnets and an early form of hypnosis. Though hugely controversial, his techniques begin to gain public acceptance when celebrated pianist Maria Theresa Paradies (Amanda Ooms) becomes a devoted patient and the doctor leaves his native Vienna for Paris. See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
Roger Spottiswoode Director Alan Rickman Franz Anton Mesmer Actor Amanda Ooms Maria Theresa Paradies Actor Gillian Barge Frau Mesmer Actor Jan Rubes Prof. Stoerk Actor David Hemben Dr. Ingehousz Actor Anna Thalbach Francisca Actor Simon McBurney Franz Actor Martin Schwab Herr Paradies Actor Shirley Douglas Duchess DuBarry Actor Peter Dvorsky Dr. Deslon Actor Dennis Potter Screenwriter Robert Goodale Producer Lance W. Reynolds Producer Wieland Schulz-Keil Producer Ingrid Windisch Executive Producer Elemér Ragályi Cinematographer Susan Shipton Film Editing Michael Nyman Original Music Jan Schlubach Production Design, Art Director Sarah Horton Art Director Christian Wolters Set Decoration Birgit Hutter Costume Design