Anton the Magician
Anton, der Zauberer
Synopsis
A flamboyant comedy about love, work and money—revealing that the "planned" economy produced some unconventional entrepreneurial methods.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Günter Reisch
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Reisch, Karl Georg Egel
- Original Score
- Wolfram Heicking
- Original Title
- Anton, der Zauberer
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Reisch
Günter Reisch, Karl Georg Egel
Wolfram Heicking
Bärbel Weigel
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Reisch
Director
Günter Reisch
Writer
Karl Georg Egel
Writer
Bärbel Weigel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anton the Magician
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What is Anton the Magician about?
A flamboyant comedy about love, work and money—revealing that the "planned" economy produced some unconventional entrepreneurial methods.
Who directed Anton the Magician?
Anton the Magician was directed by Günter Reisch.
Who stars in Anton the Magician?
The principal cast of Anton the Magician includes Ulrich Thein, Anna Dymna, Erwin Geschonneck, Barbara Dittus, Marina Krogull.
When was Anton the Magician released and how long is it?
Anton the Magician was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Anton the Magician?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anton the Magician was composed by Wolfram Heicking.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anton the Magician?
Anton the Magician holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).