Rough Magic
“In the world of magic, the hand is quicker than the eye and love is the wild card.”
Synopsis
In the 1950s, a pretty magician's apprentice travels to Mexico to escape her boyfriend, a wealthy politician, and to find a Mayan shaman who will teach her the ancient principles of magic.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$247K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clare Peploe
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Mundi, William Brookfield, Clare Peploe
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Rough Magic
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $247K
- Production Studios
- UGC, Recorded Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clare Peploe
Robert Mundi, William Brookfield, Clare Peploe, James Hadley Chase
Richard Hartley
John J. Campbell
Suzanne Fenn
Yves Attal, Declan Baldwin, Andrew S. Karsch, Alain Mayor, Laurie Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Clare Peploe
Director
Robert Mundi
Screenplay
William Brookfield
Screenplay
Clare Peploe
Screenplay
Declan Baldwin
Producer
Laurie Parker
Producer
John J. Campbell
Director of Photography
Suzanne Fenn
Editor
Waldemar Kalinowski
Production Design
Richard Hornung
Costume Design
Mauricio Martínez
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce Paul Barbour
Stunt Coordinator
Phil Neilson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rough Magic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rough Magic about?
In the 1950s, a pretty magician's apprentice travels to Mexico to escape her boyfriend, a wealthy politician, and to find a Mayan shaman who will teach her the ancient principles of magic.
Who directed Rough Magic?
Rough Magic was directed by Clare Peploe.
Who stars in Rough Magic?
The principal cast of Rough Magic includes Bridget Fonda, Russell Crowe, Jim Broadbent, D.W. Moffett, Kenneth Mars.
When was Rough Magic released and how long is it?
Rough Magic was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Rough Magic make at the box office?
Rough Magic grossed $247K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rough Magic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rough Magic was composed by Richard Hartley.
Is Rough Magic based on a book or true story?
Rough Magic is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Hadley Chase".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rough Magic?
Rough Magic holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).