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The Magician at a glance
The Magician is a 1958 drama film, running 1h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1958-12-26
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original language
- Swedish
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 251 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Max von SydowAlbert Emanuel Vogler
Ingrid ThulinManda Vogler
Gunnar BjörnstrandDr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
Naima WifstrandGranny Vogler
Bengt EkerotJohan Spegel
Bibi AnderssonSara Lindqvist
Gertrud FridhOttilia
Lars EkborgSimson
Toivo PawloStarbeck
Erland JosephsonConsul Egerman
Åke FridellTubal
Sif RuudSofia
Oscar LjungAntonsson
Ulla SjöblomHenriettaQuestions about The Magician
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Magician in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Magician is listed on BFI Player. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Magician suitable for children?
The Magician is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Magician 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.
How long is The Magician?
The Magician runs for 1h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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