The Magician (1958)

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Released:
1958-12-26

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.

Director:
Ingmar Bergman

Runtime:
1h 42min

Genre:
Drama

  • 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