Black Magic
“...It Will Hold You in its Spell!”
Synopsis
A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Top Cast
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Orson Welles
Joseph Balsamo aka Count Cagliostro
Nancy Guild
Marie Antoinette / Lorenza
Akim Tamiroff
Gitano
Frank Latimore
Gilbert de Rezel
Valentina Cortese
Zoraida
Margot Grahame
Mme. du Barry
Stephen Bekassy
Viscount de Montagne
Berry Kroeger
Alexandre Dumas, Sr.
Gregory Gaye
Chambord / Monk (as Gregory Gay)
Raymond Burr
Alexandre Dumas, Jr.
Charles Goldner
Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer
Lee Kresel
King Louis XVI / Innkeeper
Robert Atkins
King Louis XV
Nicholas Bruce
De Remy
Franco Corsaro
Chico
Annielo Mele
Joseph Balsamo as a Child
Ronald Adam
Court President
Bruce Belfrage
Crown Prosecutor
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Ratoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett, Richard Schayer
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Black Magic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, United Artists, Franco London Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Ratoff
Charles Bennett, Richard Schayer, Alexandre Dumas
Paul Sawtell
Ubaldo Arata, Anchise Brizzi, Otello Martelli
Fred R. Feitshans Jr., James C. McKay, Renzo Lucidi
Gregory Ratoff, Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Ratoff
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Richard Schayer
Screenplay
Gregory Ratoff
Producer
Ubaldo Arata
Director of Photography
Anchise Brizzi
Director of Photography
Otello Martelli
Director of Photography
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
James C. McKay
Editor
Renzo Lucidi
Editor
Georges Annenkov
Costume Design
Vittorio Nino Novarese
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Magic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Magic about?
A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Who directed Black Magic?
Black Magic was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Who stars in Black Magic?
The principal cast of Black Magic includes Orson Welles, Nancy Guild, Akim Tamiroff, Frank Latimore, Valentina Cortese.
When was Black Magic released and how long is it?
Black Magic was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Magic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Magic was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Black Magic based on a book or true story?
Black Magic is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Magic?
Black Magic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).