The Magician of Lublin Movie Review 1979

Based on an unusual story by Issac Bashevis Singer. Follows the exploits of a magician/con man in turn-of-the century Poland whose personal flaws kill his career, until a chance emerges for one last trick. A good example of movie not as good as book; this rendering is superficial, badly acted and unsatisfying. Made soon after Singer won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1978.

Distribution

Available on VHS
Running time 105 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Period Piece: 1900s, Magic, Scams, Stings & Cons

Cast

Alan Arkin, Valerie Perrine, Louise Fletcher, Lou Jacobi, Shelley Winters, Elspeth March

Director

Menahem Golan

Music

Maurice Jarre