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The Magician(1958)
Status: Released
Date: 1958-12-26
73%
223 Votes
Time: 1h 41m
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.
Languages: Swedish.
Countries:
Sweden
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Magician
Top 10 Billed Cast
Max von Sydow
Albert Emanuel Vogler
Ingrid Thulin
Manda Vogler
Gunnar Björnstrand
Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
Naima Wifstrand
Granny Vogler
Bengt Ekerot
Johan Spegel
Bibi Andersson
Sara Lindqvist
Gertrud Fridh
Ottilia
Lars Ekborg
Simson
Toivo Pawlo
Starbeck
Erland Josephson
Consul Egerman
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