The Magician (1958)
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.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: December 26, 1958
Cast
- Max von Sydow - Albert Emanuel Vogler
- Ingrid Thulin - Manda Vogler
- Gunnar Björnstrand - Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
- Naima Wifstrand - Granny Vogler
- Bengt Ekerot - Johan Spegel
- Bibi Andersson - Sara Lindqvist
- Gertrud Fridh - Ottilia
- Lars Ekborg - Simson
- Toivo Pawlo - Starbeck
- Erland Josephson - Consul Egerman
Screenplay
Music: Erik Nordgren
Cinematography: Gunnar Fischer
Editing: Oscar Rosander
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
dual identity, magic, paranoia, paranormal phenomena, witchcraft, reality vs fantasy, struggling artist, scam artist, disguises, social allegory
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- 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, Bengt Ekerot, Bibi Andersson.
- How long is The Magician?
- The Magician has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Magician?
- The Magician is a Drama film.
- Where was The Magician produced?
- The Magician was produced in Sweden.