
American Magus
Synopsis
A documentary about the brilliant and versatile cult figure Harry Smith (1923-1991) – compiler of a famous three-part folk album, film-maker, painter, anthropologist, obsessive collector and thinker.
Top Cast
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January 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paola Igliori
- Original Title
- American Magus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Inandout Digital Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paola Igliori
Department Leadership Roster
Paola Igliori
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for American Magus.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Magus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Magus about?
A documentary about the brilliant and versatile cult figure Harry Smith (1923-1991) – compiler of a famous three-part folk album, film-maker, painter, anthropologist, obsessive collector and thinker.
Who directed American Magus?
American Magus was directed by Paola Igliori.
Who stars in American Magus?
The principal cast of American Magus includes Harry Smith, Allen Ginsberg.
When was American Magus released and how long is it?
American Magus was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
