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The Magician (1958)

Directed by Ingmar Bergman

Comedy | Drama

Most recently watched by BTSjunkie, seanCduregger

Overview

Dr. Vogler’s, a nineteenth-century traveling mesmerist and peddler of potions, magic is put to the test in Stockholm by the cruel, eminently rational royal medical adviser Dr. Vergérus.

Rated NR | Length 101 minutes

Actors

Max von Sydow | Ingrid Thulin | Gunnar Björnstrand | Naima Wifstrand | Bengt Ekerot | Bibi Andersson | Gertrud Fridh | Lars Ekborg | Toivo Pawlo | Erland Josephson | Åke Fridell | Sif Ruud | Oscar Ljung | Ulla Sjöblom | Axel Düberg | Birgitta Pettersson | Frithiof Bjärne | Tor Borong | Arne Mårtensson | Harry Schein

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
02/04/2025TVBlu-rayOwned7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Clearly a metaphor, I think, of the relationship between the artist and the audience. Perhaps a little underwhelming, falling as it does between Bergman’s great films of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Amazing cast, though.

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