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Rough Magic (1995)

PG_13 100 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   30 May 1997 (USA)
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Set in the 1950s, Rough Magic tells the story of what happens when a pretty apprentice magician goes to Mexico to escape her fiancé... See full summary »

Director:

Clare Peploe

Writers:

James Hadley Chase (novel), Robert Mundi (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bridget Fonda ...
Myra Shumway
Russell Crowe ...
Alex Ross
Jim Broadbent ...
Doc Ansell
D.W. Moffett ...
Cliff Wyatt
Kenneth Mars ...
Magician
Paul Rodriguez ...
Diego
Andy Romano Andy Romano ...
Clayton
Richard Schiff ...
Marvin Wiggins
Euva Anderson Euva Anderson ...
Tojola, Diego's Wife
Michael Ensign ...
Powerbroker
Gabriel Pingarrón Gabriel Pingarrón ...
Telegraph Man (as Gabriel Pingarrón González)
Santos Morales Santos Morales ...
Policeman #1
Mark Del Castillo Morante Mark Del Castillo Morante ...
Clayton's Assistant
René Pereyra René Pereyra ...
Policeman #2
Christopher Otto Christopher Otto ...
Mechanic (as Chris Otto)
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Storyline

Set in the 1950s, Rough Magic tells the story of what happens when a pretty apprentice magician goes to Mexico to escape her fiancé, a wealthy politician, and to find a Mayan shaman who will teach her ancient principles of magic. She is being trailed by a detective hired by her fiancé. He's a former photojournalist traumatized by what he saw in Hiroshima. The photojournalist joins her in the search for the Mayan shaman, and falls in love with her; the feeling is not reciprocated. When she finds the shaman, she drinks a potion which empowers her to do magic. The potion has life-changing effects on her and her relationship with her companion. They have strange experiences which are brought about by magic. Written by <Lisane7@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Magic | Shaman | Magician | Mexico | Love  | See more »

Taglines:

In the world of magic, the hand is quicker than the eye and love is the wild card.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related content and some violence See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK | USA | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Miss Shumway jette un sort See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$59,026 (USA) (1 June 1997) (28 Screens)

Gross:

$171,979 (USA) (15 June 1997)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Spain:  | UK:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The ribbons on Ross' USMC uniform are (L to R) Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic/Pacific Campaign and WWII Victory Medal. See more »

Quotes

Alec Ross: I'm your guardian angel.
Myra: You don't look so angelic to me.
Alec Ross: Well, you know, standards are down all over.
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