Still from The Magic Christian — The Magic Christian (1969) — Joseph McGrathPhotographed by Geoffrey Unsworth

Joseph McGrath

The Magic Christian

Name: The Magic Christian
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1969
Duration: 92 min

English / 1969 / 1h 32m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy

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Synopsis

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph McGrath

WriterTerry Southern, Joseph McGrath

CinematographerGeoffrey Unsworth

ComposerKen Thorne

EditorKevin Connor

Cast

Peter Sellersas Sir Guy Grand KG, KC, CBE

Ringo Starras Youngman Grand, Esq.

Isabel Jeansas Dame Agnes Grand

Caroline Blakistonas Hon. Esther Grand

Wilfrid Hyde-Whiteas Captain Reginald K. Klaus

Spike Milliganas Traffic Warden

John Cleeseas Director in Sotheby's

Richard Attenboroughas Oxford Coach

John Le Mesurieras Sir John

Raquel Welchas Priestess of the Whip

Roman Polanskias Solitary Drinker

Leonard Freyas Laurence Faggot

Laurence Harveyas Hamlet

Christopher Leeas Ship's Vampire

Clive Dunnas Sommelier

Patrick Holtas Duke in Sotheby's

Ferdy Mayneas Edouard

Dennis Priceas Winthrop

Yul Brynneras Transvestite Cabaret Singer

Graham Chapmanas Oxford Crew