The Magician
Фокусник
Synopsis
In a small provincial town, the magician Viktor Mikhailovich Kukushkin performed in a student dormitory. His tricks were not very complicated and did not make a great impression on the audience. But this evening was the beginning of friendship between the magician and the students.
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Zinoviy Gerdt
Viktor Mikhaylovich Kukushkin
Alla Larionova
Elena Ivanovna
Evgeni Leonov
Stepan Nikolaevich Rossomakhin
Leonid Dyachkov
Pavel
Vladimir Basov
Asrtist
Olga Gobzeva
Lilya Kukushkina
Eduard Abert
Dima
Lyudmila Gladunko
Svetlana Kharitonova
Sasha
Akilina Kolesova
Grandmother
Aleksei Mironov
Vladimir Smirnov
Valentina Titova
Dasha
Konstantin Zaytsev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pyotr Todorovskiy
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Volodin
- Original Score
- Mieczysław Weinberg
- Original Title
- Фокусник
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pyotr Todorovskiy
Aleksandr Volodin
Mieczysław Weinberg
Ilya Minkovetski
Department Leadership Roster
Ilya Minkovetski
Director of Photography
Pyotr Todorovskiy
Director
Aleksandr Volodin
Writer
Mieczysław Weinberg
Original Music Composer
Valentin Konovalov
Production Design
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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?
In a small provincial town, the magician Viktor Mikhailovich Kukushkin performed in a student dormitory. His tricks were not very complicated and did not make a great impression on the audience. But this evening was the beginning of friendship between the magician and the students.
Who directed The Magician?
The Magician was directed by Pyotr Todorovskiy.
Who stars in The Magician?
The principal cast of The Magician includes Zinoviy Gerdt, Alla Larionova, Evgeni Leonov, Leonid Dyachkov, Vladimir Basov.
When was The Magician released and how long is it?
The Magician was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magician?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magician was composed by Mieczysław Weinberg.