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Magic

  • 1978
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
12K
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Magic (1978)
A failed magician finds sudden stardom as a ventriloquist when he comes across a foul-mouthed dummy named Fats. But as the pressures of stardom mount, something strange begins to happen as the dummy takes control of his human.
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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.A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.

  • Director
    • Richard Attenborough
  • Writer
    • William Goldman
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Ann-Margret
    • Burgess Meredith
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Attenborough
    • Writer
      • William Goldman
    • Stars
      • Anthony Hopkins
      • Ann-Margret
      • Burgess Meredith
    • 139User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Corky
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Peggy Ann Snow
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • Ben Greene
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Duke
    E.J. André
    E.J. André
    • Merlin
    David Ogden Stiers
    David Ogden Stiers
    • Todson
    Jerry Houser
    Jerry Houser
    • Cab Driver
    Lillian Randolph
    Lillian Randolph
    • Sadie
    Joe Lowry
    • Club M.C.
    Beverly Sanders
    Beverly Sanders
    • Laughing Lady
    I.W. Klein
    • Maitre D'
    Steve Hart
    Steve Hart
    • Captain
    • (as Stephen Hart)
    Patrick McCullough
    • Doorman
    Robert Hackman
    • Father
    • (as Bob Hackman)
    Mary Munday
    • Mother
    Scott Garrett
    • Corky's Brother
    Brad Beesley
    • Young Corky
    Michael J. Harte
    • Minister
    • (as Michael Harte)
    • Director
      • Richard Attenborough
    • Writer
      • William Goldman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gene Wilder was the original choice for Corky, and director Richard Attenborough and writer William Goldman wanted him, but producer Joseph E. Levine refused, on the grounds he wanted no comedians in the movie to distract from the serious nature of the story.
    • Goofs
      Members of the crew are reflected in the cabin window when Corky gets his jacket before going out in the boat with Duke.
    • Quotes

      Fats: They'll put you somewhere dark and mooo-dy...

    • Crazy credits
      Credits: Fats Anthony Hopkins
    • Alternate versions
      Most commercial TV broadcasts of "Magic," strongly censor "Fats's" R-rated dialogue completely, or replace it with PG rated content.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Paradise Alley, Magic, Midnight Express, Watership Down, Comes a Horseman (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life
      (uncredited)

      Music by Victor Herbert

      Lyrics by Rida Johnson Young

      Portion sung by Anthony Hopkins

    User reviews139

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    Featured review
    8/10
    A forgotten classic
    I have passed on this film several times in the past, and people told me it was better than I thought, so I gave it a try. I was amazed how great it was, Anthony Hopkins has never had a character with more energy, this was before he started playing rather boring characters. Although the film does have some plot holes, and there are some unintentional laughs(especially the death of Ben Greene, I couldnt keep a straight face), but Anthony Hopkins is so good he overpowers all of the weaknesses of the film. The film made over 40 million dollars at the time of release, and thats quite a lot for 1978, Im surprised the rating isnt higher, and that it doesnt have more votes. My rating: 7.5 out of 10.
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    • Idocamstuf
    • May 18, 2003

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    FAQ5

    • List: Ventriloquists who have disturbing relationships with their dummies
    • Is Fats alive, like Chucky?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Magie
    • Filming locations
      • Blue Lakes, California, USA(Le Trianon Family Resort)
    • Production company
      • Joseph E. Levine Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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