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Magic (1978)

R 107 min  -  Drama | Horror | Romance  -   8 November 1978 (USA)
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A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.

Writers:

William Goldman (novel), William Goldman (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Hopkins ...
Corky Withers / Fats (voice)
Ann-Margret ...
Peggy Ann Snow
Burgess Meredith ...
Ben Greene
Ed Lauter ...
Duke
E.J. André E.J. André ...
Jerry Houser Jerry Houser ...
Cab Ddriver
David Ogden Stiers ...
Todson
Lillian Randolph Lillian Randolph ...
Sadie
Joe Lowry Joe Lowry ...
Club M.C.
Bob Hackman Bob Hackman ...
Father
Mary Munday Mary Munday ...
Mother
Brad Beesley Brad Beesley ...
Scott Garrett Scott Garrett ...
Corky's Brother
Beverly Sanders Beverly Sanders ...
Laughing Lady
I.W. Klein I.W. Klein ...
Maitre d'hotel
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Storyline

Magician's assistant Corky performs disastrously at his first solo appearance. He is given a ventriloquist dummy called Fats to improve his act and within a few years Corky is at the height of fame. However, Fats has developed a mind of his own and wants to control his master. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Abracadabra, I sit on his knee. Presto, change-o, and now he's me! Hocus Pocus, we take her to bed. Magic is fun...when you're dead. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Romance | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A mágus See more »

Filming Locations:

Blue Lakes, California, USA See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The role of Corky was originally offered to Jack Nicholson, but upon hearing that he would have to wear a hairpiece to play the role, Nicholson turned it down. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Members of the crew are reflected in the cabin window when Corky gets his jacket before going out in the boat with Duke. See more »

Quotes

Corky: I'd like to say that goin' to bed with you is maybe the best three things that ever happened to me. And I'd love some coffee. And I adore you. And I take it with cream and sugar. And your breasts belong in the Louvre, which is a museum in Paris that I plan on visiting with you once you get wise and decide to leave the old ear-blower.
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Crazy Credits

Credits: Fats Anthony Hopkins See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Freaks and Geeks: Noshing and Moshing (#1.15)" (2000) See more »