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Magic(1978)
Status: Released
Date: 1978-11-08
68%
314 Votes
Time: 1h 47m
A terrifying love story.
Overview:
A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $7,000,000.00
Revenue: $23,800,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Joseph E. Levine Productions
Movie: Magic
Top 10 Billed Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Corky Withers/Fats (voice)
Ann-Margret
Peggy Ann Snow
Burgess Meredith
Ben Greene
Ed Lauter
Duke
E.J. André
Merlin
Jerry Houser
Cab Driver
David Ogden Stiers
George Todson
Lillian Randolph
Sadie
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Ben Mankiewicz and Mario Cantone Talk Magic and Eyes of Laura Mars (Clip) | Creepy Cinema | TCM
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