The Magician
The Magician (1958) is a drama film, directed by Ingmar Bergman. It stars Max von Sydow and Ingrid Thulin. The 102-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What The Magician Is About
A travelling magician and his troupe arrive in a town, where the local officials accuse them of fraud and demand that the tricks be explained. Ingmar Bergman ties it to one question: even if the performance is a lie, do people not need it? The magician does not speak, and the silence is both a trick and a defence. It moves continually between horror and comedy, and the sequence in the attic changes genre altogether. This is where Bergman weighs the distance between artist and charlatan most openly.
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What is The Magician about?
A travelling magician and his troupe arrive in a town, where the local officials accuse them of fraud and demand that the tricks be explained. Ingmar Bergman ties it to one question: even if the performance is a lie, do people not need it?
Where can I watch The Magician?
The Magician is available to watch on digital platforms such as Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Magician?
The Magician runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).
When did The Magician come out?
The Magician was released in 1958.
Who directed The Magician?
The Magician was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Magician?
The Magician stars Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Naima Wifstrand.
What is The Magician's rating?
The Magician holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.
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