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Pahan riivaama

Original title: Magic
  • 19781978
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,833
4,680
Pahan riivaama (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.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,833
4,680
  • Director
    • Richard Attenborough
  • Writer
    • William Goldman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins(voice)
    • Ann-Margret
    • Burgess Meredith
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Attenborough
  • Writer
    • William Goldman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins(voice)
    • Ann-Margret
    • Burgess Meredith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 135User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:37
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    Photos118

    Anthony Hopkins in Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Anthony Hopkins in Pahan riivaama (1978)
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    Anthony Hopkins in Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Anthony Hopkins in Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Ann-Margret in Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Ann-Margret in Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Anthony Hopkins in Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Anthony Hopkins in Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Anthony Hopkins in Pahan riivaama (1978)
    Ann-Margret in Pahan riivaama (1978)

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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(screenplay) (based on his novel)
    • All cast & crew
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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
    • 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 reviews135

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    Hauntingly unforgettable.
    Hopkins doesnt seem to mention Magic much. While it isnt the fastest pace movie around,it is creepy,thoroughly well acted,and I dare you to find a movie with better use of a harmonica/accordian in its soundtrack. But my all-time favorite thing about Magic is the puppet- "Fats". A truly overlooked classic character. FACT: Fats was designed by Disney employees,but Disney didnt want to be associated with such a dark film. Also,the films Production Designer went on to win several Oscars.
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    • justin2rue
    • Dec 3, 2003

    FAQ5

    • List: Ventriloquists who have disturbing relationships with their dummies
    • Is Fats alive, like Chucky?
    • Can I watch the trailer online?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1979 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lumous
    • Filming locations
      • Blue Lakes, California, USA
    • 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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