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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)

6.520141h 32mEN
Documentary

Directed by Chuck Workman

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

EN

Release

December 12, 2014

Director

Chuck Workman

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 leg...

Cast

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer

Christopher Welles

Christopher Welles

Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter

Joanne Hill Styles

Joanne Hill Styles

Self - Orson's Classmate

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

Self - Actor

Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor

Self - Stage and Film Director

Paolo Cherchi Usai

Paolo Cherchi Usai

Self - G. Eastman House Curator

Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich

Self - Filmmaker

James Naremore

James Naremore

Self - Writer and Film Scholar

Elvis Mitchell

Elvis Mitchell

Self - Film Critic

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Self - Film Critic

Henry Jaglom

Henry Jaglom

Self - Filmmaker and Orson's Friend

Joseph McBride

Joseph McBride

Self - Welles' Biographer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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