The Magician Movie Review 1958

A master magician in 19th century Sweden (von Sydow) wreaks ill in this darkly comical, supernatural parable. Dark, well photographed early Bergman effort. In Swedish with English subtitles.

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Available on VHS
Running time 101 minutes.
Originally from Swedish.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Director/Star Teams: Bergman & von Sydow, Magic, Fantasy, Occult, Period Piece: 19th Century

Screenplay

Ingmar Bergman

Cast

Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Bjornstrand, Bibi Andersson, Naima Wifstrand

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Producer

Janus Films

Awards

Venice Film Fest. 1959: Special Jury Prize.