Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

2014, Documentary, 1h 32m

49 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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It may not quite live up to the superlative in its title, but Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles serves as a passable primer for those seeking an introduction to the legendary filmmaker. Read critic reviews

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From his infamous broadcast of "The War of the Worlds," to his landmark film "Citizen Kane," Orson Welles becomes a legendary figure in theater, radio and Hollywood.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Smoking|Nudity|Brief Language|Some Suggestive Images)
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Chuck Workman
  • Producer:
    Charles S. Cohen, Alice Henty
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $15.5K
  • Runtime:

Cast & Crew

Peter Bogdanovich
Self
Peter Brook
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Simon Callow
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William Friedkin
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Henry Jaglom
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Oja Kodar
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Richard Linklater
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Norman Lloyd
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Chuck Workman
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Charles S. Cohen
Producer
Alice Henty
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John Sharaf
Cinematographer
Tom Hurwitz
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Michael Lisnet
Cinematographer
Chuck Workman
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