The Magician (1958): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Magician features Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Naima Wifstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Bibi Andersson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1958-12-26. Runtime: 102 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (251 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: sv. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Magician?

The Magician is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is The Magician?

The Magician runs about 102 minutes.

Who stars in The Magician?

Cast highlights include Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Naima Wifstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Bibi Andersson.

Does Cinema Box stream The Magician?

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