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 ...
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| 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 | ... | Clayton | |
| Richard Schiff | ... | Marvin Wiggins | |
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Euva Anderson | ... | Tojola, Diego's Wife |
| Michael Ensign | ... | Powerbroker | |
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Gabriel Pingarrón | ... | Telegraph Man (as Gabriel Pingarrón González) |
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Santos Morales | ... | Policeman #1 |
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Mark Morante | ... | Clayton's Assistant (as Mark Del Castillo Morante) |
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Rene Pereyra | ... | Policeman #2 (as René Pereyra) |
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Christopher Otto | ... | Mechanic (as Chris Otto) |
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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, 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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In the world of magic, the hand is quicker than the eye and love is the wild card.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sex-related content and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
30 May 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Estranhas Experiências See more »Edit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$59,026, 1 June 1997Gross USA:
$247,202Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$247,202Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Myra: You don't look so angelic to me.
Alec Ross: Well, you know, standards are down all over.
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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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When I first saw this movie I knew I liked it immensely, but I didn't really know why. I had to see it several times before I really "got" it. It's a very very different movie. The symbolism was a treat! Things which were shown in a fantasy-type way are things which happen in real life--e.g. bitterness being shown as an egg being laid that when hatched, is a venomous spider. In this movie, just about anything can happen! Love is magic but love can't happen with bitterness in the way; likewise, magic can't happen without love. The actors exuded the '40's style with finesse with the witty lines, and Bridget Fonda's costumes were exciting. I will surely watch this movie again and share it with others.