Houdini was a made for TV movie about the legendary magician. Starring Johnathon Schaech as Harry Houdini, the film focused on Houdini's tricks and his romance and subsequent marriage with Bess (Stacy Edwards). It detailed all of the great achievements in his life and included information surrounding his sudden death. With appearances by Paul Sorvino and Mark Ruffalo, the film managed to secure four Primetime Emmy nominations. IT was produced by Trilogy Entertainment Group and broadcast on TNT.moreless