The Magician (1958)
Kernel Score: 81% · 240 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1958-12-26
Runtime: 102 minutes
Overview
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.
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Cast
- Max von Sydow as Albert Emanuel Vogler
- Ingrid Thulin as Manda Vogler
- Gunnar Björnstrand as Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
- Naima Wifstrand as Granny Vogler
- Bengt Ekerot as Johan Spegel
- Bibi Andersson as Sara Lindqvist
- Gertrud Fridh as Ottilia
- Lars Ekborg as Simson
- Toivo Pawlo as Starbeck
- Erland Josephson as Consul Egerman