The Magus (1968)

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117 min - Drama | Fantasy | Mystery - 10 December 1968 (USA)

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A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.

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Guy Green

Writers:

John Fowles (novel), John Fowles (screenplay)

Stars:

Anthony Quinn, Michael Caine and Candice Bergen

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Michael Caine	...	Nicholas Urfe
	Anthony Quinn	...	Maurice Conchis
	Candice Bergen	...	Lily
	Anna Karina	...	Anne
	Paul Stassino	...	Meli
	Julian Glover	...	Anton
	Takis Emmanuel	...	Kapetan
	George Pastell	...	Andreas
	Danièle Noël	...	Soula
	Jerome Willis	...	German Officer
	Ethel Farrugia	...	Maria
	Andreas Malandrinos	...	Goatherd
	George Kafkaris	...	2nd Partisan
	Anthony Newlands	...	Party Host
	Stack Constantino	...	3rd Partisan

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An English teacher arrives on a sleepy Greek island to take up a vacant teaching post. The last man to hold the post committed suicide under mysterious circumstances. Slowly but surely, he is drawn into a bizarre game engineered by a reclusive local magician. The deeper into the game he is drawn, the more he senses danger... yet cannot seem to untangle himself from the fascinating and compelling influence that the game is having on his mind. Written by Jonathon Dabell <barnabyrudge@hotmail.com>

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Drama | Fantasy | Mystery

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Language:

English

Release Date:

10 December 1968 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Büyücü See more »

Filming Locations:

England, UK See more »

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Blazer See more »

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Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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When Woody Allen was asked whether he'd make changes in his life if he had the opportunity to do it all over again, he replied he'd do "everything exactly the same, with the exception of watching 'The Magus'." See more »

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[Nicholas hands a book to Conchis]
Nicholas Urfe: I came to return this.
Maurice Conchis: You came here to meet me. Please, life is short. My name is Conchis.
Nicholas Urfe: My name is Urfe. From the school. I find life long.
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