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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

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: 0.8363
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

as Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer

Christopher Welles

Christopher Welles

as Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter

Joanne Hill Styles

Joanne Hill Styles

as Self - Orson's Classmate

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

as Self - Actor

Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor

as Self - Stage and Film Director

Paolo Cherchi Usai

Paolo Cherchi Usai

as Self - G. Eastman House Curator

Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich

as Self - Filmmaker

James Naremore

James Naremore

as Self - Writer and Film Scholar

Elvis Mitchell

Elvis Mitchell

as Self - Film Critic

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Jonathan Rosenbaum

as Self - Film Critic

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

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Keywords

cinema on cinemamovie businessbiographycinema historyportrait of an artisthollywood historyportrait of a filmmaker

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, .

Where can I watch Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is available.

Is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

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.

Is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles.

Does Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles have a post-credit scene?

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