Black Magic (1949)Hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court. Director:Gregory Ratoff |
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Black Magic (1949)Hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court. Director:Gregory Ratoff |
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| Orson Welles | ... |
Joseph Balsamo aka Count Cagliostro
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Nancy Guild | ... |
Marie Antoinette /
Lorenza
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| Akim Tamiroff | ... |
Gitano
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Frank Latimore | ... |
Gilbert de Rezel
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| Valentina Cortese | ... |
Zoraida
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Margot Grahame | ... | |
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Stephen Bekassy | ... |
Viscount de Montagne
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Berry Kroeger | ... | |
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Gregory Gaye | ... |
Chambord /
Monk
(as Gregory Gay)
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| Raymond Burr | ... | ||
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Charles Goldner | ... |
Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer
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Lee Kresel | ... |
King Louis XVI /
Innkeeper
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Robert Atkins | ... | |
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Nicholas Bruce | ... |
De Remy
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Franco Corsaro | ... |
Chico
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Giuseppe Balsamo detto Cagliostro, zingaro e mago, vuole vendicarsi del visconte di Montagne, che ha torturato, in passato, lui e la sua famiglia. Usando i suoi poteri ipnotici, Cagliostro spinge il visconte al suicidio. Dopo un matrimonio fallito (sua moglie ama Gilbert, un ufficiale della guardia della Regina) e dopo essere stato smascherato in pubblico dal dottor Mesmer, famoso ipnotista, viene ucciso in duello sui tetti dal capitano delle guardie. Written by rosebud6
I just watched the video of BLACK MAGIC again tonight and was once again impressed with it. Orson Welles turns in one of his finest performances. I was also impressed by the quality of the production considering it wasn't a Hollywood studio production (although it was released by United Artists). Elaborate costumes and sets and tons of extras. Interesting plot and photography. It has a nice film noir look to it. But the best part of BLACK MAGIC is Welles.