The Magus
“Between mystery and manipulation, where reality slips away and illusions dominate.”
Synopsis
A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Magus (1968) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-01
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Nicholas Urfe
Anthony Quinn
Maurice Conchis
Candice Bergen
Lily
Anna Karina
Anne
Paul Stassino
Meli
Julian Glover
Anton
Takis Emmanuel
Kapetan
George Pastell
Andreas-Priest
Danièle Noël
Soula
Jerome Willis
'False' German Officer
Ethel Farrugia
Maria
Andreas Malandrinos
Goatherd
George Kafkaris
Second Partisan
Anthony Newlands
Party Host
Stack Constantino
Third Partisan
Roger Lloyd Pack
Young Conchis
Corin Redgrave
Captain Wimmel
John Fowles
Boat captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Green
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fowles
- Original Score
- John Dankworth
- Original Title
- The Magus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Blazer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Green
John Fowles
John Dankworth
Billy Williams
Max Benedict
Jud Kinberg, John Kohn
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Green
Director
John Fowles
Screenplay
John Dankworth
Original Music Composer
Jud Kinberg
Producer
John Kohn
Producer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Max Benedict
Editor
Donald M. Ashton
Production Design
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magus about?
A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.
Who directed The Magus?
The Magus was directed by Guy Green.
Who stars in The Magus?
The principal cast of The Magus includes Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Candice Bergen, Anna Karina, Paul Stassino.
When was The Magus released and how long is it?
The Magus was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magus was composed by John Dankworth.
Is The Magus based on a book or true story?
The Magus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Fowles".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magus?
The Magus holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).