The Magician

Name: The Magician
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1958
Duration: 102 min

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Sweden • Swedish • 1958 • 1h 42m

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Drama Comedy

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Synopsis

A traveling magician and his assistants are persecuted by authorities in 19th century Sweden. Their capture, however, didn't bring victory to those in power.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorIngmar Bergman

WriterIngmar Bergman

CinematographerGunnar Fischer

ComposerErik Nordgren

EditorOscar Rosander

ProducerAllan Ekelund

Cast

Max von Sydowas Albert Emanuel Vogler

Ingrid Thulinas Manda Vogler

Gunnar Björnstrandas Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health

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Articles

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A Portrait of the Artist: Olivier Assayas on Bergman’s The MagicianOct 12, 2010
The Magician: Through a Glass DrollyGeoff Andrew — Oct 12, 2010
Eva Dahlbeck, a “Battleship of Femininity”Nov 19, 2018