The Magic Christian
“The Magic Christian is: antiestablishmentarian, antibellum, antitrust, antiseptic, antibiotic, antisocial & antipasto.”
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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The Magic Christian Trailer 1969 Ringo Starr Peter Sellers
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-19
Top Cast
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Peter Sellers
Sir Guy Grand KG, KC, CBE
Ringo Starr
Youngman Grand, Esq.
Isabel Jeans
Dame Agnes Grand
Caroline Blakiston
Hon. Esther Grand
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Captain Reginald K. Klaus
Spike Milligan
Traffic Warden
John Cleese
Director in Sotheby's
Richard Attenborough
Oxford Coach
John Le Mesurier
Sir John
Raquel Welch
Priestess of the Whip
Roman Polanski
Solitary Drinker
Leonard Frey
Laurence Faggot
Laurence Harvey
Hamlet
Christopher Lee
Ship's Vampire
Clive Dunn
Sommelier
Patrick Holt
Duke in Sotheby's
Hattie Jacques
Ginger Horton
Jeremy Lloyd
Lord Hampton
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph McGrath
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Southern, Joseph McGrath
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- The Magic Christian
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Commonwealth United Entertainment, Grand Films Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph McGrath
Terry Southern, Joseph McGrath
Ken Thorne
Geoffrey Unsworth
Kevin Connor
Denis O'Dell, Anthony B. Unger, Henry T. Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph McGrath
Director
Terry Southern
Screenplay
Joseph McGrath
Screenplay
Denis O'Dell
Producer
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Assheton Gorton
Production Design
Kevin Connor
Editor
Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design
Nosher Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Christian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magic Christian about?
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.
Who directed The Magic Christian?
The Magic Christian was directed by Joseph McGrath.
Who stars in The Magic Christian?
The principal cast of The Magic Christian includes Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, Isabel Jeans, Caroline Blakiston, Wilfrid Hyde-White.
When was The Magic Christian released and how long is it?
The Magic Christian was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Christian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Christian was composed by Ken Thorne.
Is The Magic Christian based on a book or true story?
The Magic Christian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Terry Southern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magic Christian?
The Magic Christian holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).