by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Despite its title, Philadelphia Attraction is a Hungarian film. Karoly Eperjes plays a young acrobat permanently sidelined by an injury. Seeking a way to return to glory, Eperjes tries to wrest the secret of a "Frozen Man" act from ageing escape artist Kamill Feleki. The two men, both loners, become close friends, but Eperjes destroys the relationship when he finally appropriates the "Frozen Man" secret. The original Hungarian title for Philadelphia Attraction was Uramisten.
characteristics
- Injury
- Acrobat
- Magician [performer]
- Secrets
- Success
- Friend
- Bonding [relationship]
- All Washed Up
- Faltering Friendships
