Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2014-12-12
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (34 votes)
- Budget: $813,505
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Cohen Welles Project
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.0529
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Simon Callow
as Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer
Christopher Welles
as Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter
Joanne Hill Styles
as Self - Orson's Classmate
Norman Lloyd
as Self - Actor
Julie Taymor
as Self - Stage and Film Director
Paolo Cherchi Usai
as Self - G. Eastman House Curator
Peter Bogdanovich
as Self - Filmmaker
James Naremore
as Self - Writer and Film Scholar
Elvis Mitchell
as Self - Film Critic
Jonathan Rosenbaum
as Self - Film Critic
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?▼
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2014-12-12.
Who are the main actors in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?▼
The main cast includes Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles, Norman Lloyd, Julie Taymor, .
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Is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?▼
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 34 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?▼
The movie had a production budget of $813,505 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Cohen Welles Project. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles filmed?▼
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?▼
The total runtime of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is 92 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?▼
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