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The Magician

NR19581h 42mIngmar Bergman
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 86

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A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.

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Dual IdentityMagicParanoiaParanormal PhenomenaWitchcraftReality Vs FantasyStruggling ArtistScam ArtistDisguisesSocial Allegory

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What is The Magician (1958) about?

A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.

Who stars in The Magician?

The Magician stars Max von Sydow (Albert Emanuel Vogler), Ingrid Thulin (Manda Vogler), Gunnar Björnstrand (Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health), Naima Wifstrand (Granny Vogler), Bengt Ekerot (Johan Spegel). The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

How long is The Magician?

The Magician has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is The Magician worth watching?

The Magician holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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