Harlequin is a 1980 English-language Drama Fantasy movie written by Everett De Roche and directed by Simon Wincer and produced by Antony I. Ginnane under the banner of Ace Productions in collaboration with Australian Film Commission, The, Caidin Film Co., Farlight Investments and Western Australian Films. A modern-day politician is faced with an incomprehensible in this mystical-fantasy. Senator Rast is a very powerful man. But his is nothing compared to the extraordinary power of the enigmatic stranger who mysteriously comes to visit him. Possessing uncanny magical prowess and miraculous psychic abilities, the peculiar, but mingly benevolent, visitor quickly gains a spell-binding hold over the senator and his family. But a power-lusting political backer is also vying for control over the up-and-coming senator. And he would kill the influential stranger, without question, for that power. But he and the senator are about to be enlightened. Written by Rone Barton Lokarr. Harlequin features Robert Powell in the title role along with an ensemble cast including David Hemmings, Carmen Duncan, Broderick Crawford, Gus Mercurio, Alan Cassell and Mark Spain. The music was composed by Brian May. Cinematography was done by Gary Hansen and editing by Adrian Carr. The movie has a running time of 95 min. It was released on 28th March 1980. The Film was successful at box office. Harlequin was made on a budget of $0 million and it was a hit at box office gross of $1 million. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by Greater Union Organisation.