The Magician (1958)

7.4/10 102 min Drama

Overview

A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.

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

Åke Fridell

Tubal

Sif Ruud

Sofia

Oscar Ljung

Antonsson

Ulla Sjöblom

Henrietta

Axel Düberg

Rustan

Birgitta Pettersson

Sanna

Frithiof Bjärne

Border Officer (uncredited)

Tor Borong

Border Officer (uncredited)

Arne Mårtensson

Customs Officer (uncredited)

Harry Schein

Customs Officer (uncredited)

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