The Magician
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Synopsis
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.
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The Magician - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-30
Top Cast
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Max von Sydow
Albert Emanuel Vogler
Ingrid Thulin
Manda Vogler
Gunnar Björnstrand
Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
Naima Wifstrand
Granny Vogler
Bengt Ekerot
Johan Spegel
Bibi Andersson
Sara Lindqvist
Gertrud Fridh
Ottilia
Lars Ekborg
Simson
Toivo Pawlo
Starbeck
Erland Josephson
Consul Egerman
Åke Fridell
Tubal
Sif Ruud
Sofia
Oscar Ljung
Antonsson
Ulla Sjöblom
Henrietta
Axel Düberg
Rustan
Birgitta Pettersson
Sanna
Frithiof Bjärne
Border Officer (uncredited)
Tor Borong
Border Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Erik Nordgren
- Original Title
- Ansiktet
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Erik Nordgren
Gunnar Fischer
Oscar Rosander
Allan Ekelund
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Gunnar Fischer
Director of Photography
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
Allan Ekelund
Producer
Erik Nordgren
Original Music Composer
Oscar Rosander
Editor
P.A. Lundgren
Production Design
Greta Johansson
Costume Design
Manne Lindholm
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magician
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What is The Magician about?
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.
Who directed The Magician?
The Magician was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Magician?
The principal cast of The Magician includes Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Naima Wifstrand, Bengt Ekerot.
When was The Magician released and how long is it?
The Magician was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magician?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magician was composed by Erik Nordgren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magician?
The Magician holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).