Rent The Magician (1958)

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1h 37min
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Synopsis:
Hypnotist and magician Dr. Vogler (Max von Sydow) heads a troupe of travelling players, which includes his wife Manda (Ingrid Thulin) dressed as a male assistant. They are examined and humiliated by Dr. Vergerus (Gunnar Bjornstrand), a cynical medical officer. During a performance convened for the medical officer and his committee, Volger exerts his revenge. When the tables are turned again, the magician perpetrates an incredible illusion on the unbelieving doctor, but is now trapped within his own mystery...
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Directors:
Producers:
Allan Ekelund
Writers:
Ingmar Bergman
Aka:
Ansiktet
Studio:
Tartan
Genres:
Classics, Comedy, Drama
Collections:
21 Reasons to Love, 21 Reasons to Love... Ingmar Bergman, 21 Reasons to Love... Ingmar Bergman: Part 2, Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 1, Getting to Know..., Remembering: Max von Sydow, A Brief History of Film...
Countries:
Sweden
Awards:

1959 Venice Film Festival Special Jury Prize

BBFC:
Release Date:
24/09/2001
Run Time:
97 minutes
Languages:
Swedish Dolby Digital 1.0
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W
Bonus:
  • Star and Director Filmographies
  • Ronald Bergan Film Notes
  • The Bergman Collection Trailer
  • Extract from Bergman's book "Images - My life in film"

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