The Magician
El Mago
Synopsis
A slapstick fantasy of the amorous adventures of a magician a la Cantinflas.
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Top Cast
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Cantinflas
Cantinflas
Leonora Amar
Jeanette
José Baviera
Mago Krishnar
Ernesto Finance
Makazar
Alejandro Cobo
Jefe de secuestradores
Miguel Manzano
Serafín
Amparo Arozamena
Mujer de Pedro, clienta de mago
Rafael Icardo
Ministro de Arichi
Pepe Martínez
Ministro de Arichi
Óscar Pulido
Jefe de la secreta
Victorio Blanco
Asesino turbante (uncredited)
Guillermo Calles
Asesino turbante (uncredited)
Roberto Corell
Maraja de Pentanal (uncredited)
Ramiro Gamboa
Reportero (uncredited)
Enrique García Álvarez
Señor director (uncredited)
María Gentil Arcos
Clienta de Krishnar (uncredited)
Leonor Gómez
Vendedora de comida (uncredited)
Queta Lavat
Secretaria (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaime Salvador
- Original Score
- Gonzalo Curiel
- Original Title
- El Mago
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- POSA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel M. Delgado
Jaime Salvador, Jean Le Vitte, Alex Joffé
Gonzalo Curiel
Raúl Martínez Solares
Jorge Busto
Jacques Gelman, Santiago Reachi
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel M. Delgado
Director
Jacques Gelman
Producer
Raúl Martínez Solares
Director of Photography
Jorge Busto
Editor
Santiago Reachi
Producer
Jaime Salvador
Screenplay
Gonzalo Curiel
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magician
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magician about?
A slapstick fantasy of the amorous adventures of a magician a la Cantinflas.
Who directed The Magician?
The Magician was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
Who stars in The Magician?
The principal cast of The Magician includes Cantinflas, Leonora Amar, José Baviera, Ernesto Finance, Alejandro Cobo.
When was The Magician released and how long is it?
The Magician was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magician?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magician was composed by Gonzalo Curiel.