Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)

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Released:
2014-12-12

Overview:
The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.

Director:
Chuck Workman

Runtime:
1h 32min

Genre:
Documentary

  • Cast:
  • Simon Callow
    as
    Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer
  • Christopher Welles
    as
    Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter
  • Joanne Hill Styles
    as
    Self - Orson's Classmate
  • Norman Lloyd
    as
    Self - Actor
  • Julie Taymor
    as
    Self - Stage and Film Director