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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Title: Rough Magic (1995)
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2 wins & 1 nomination.
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| 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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Myra: You don't look so angelic to me.
Alec Ross: Well, you know, standards are down all over.
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Traditional
Arranged by Jesus Reyes
Performed by Mariachi Reyes Del Aserradero
Courtesy of Discos Corazón
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The car is a yellow 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible. 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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El CihualtecoTraditional
Arranged by Jesus Reyes
Performed by Mariachi Reyes Del Aserradero
Courtesy of Discos Corazón
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EnglishRelease Date:
30 May 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$59,026, 1 June 1997Gross USA:
$247,202Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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"Rough Magic" is a funny, sophisticated piece of fluff about losing and finding one's heart. Russell Crowe looks young and sweet. The Mexican Spanish spoken is entertaining, and Peploe's use of Mayan Indians and a kind of eclectic shamanism mixed with magic rings emotionally true. I loved this film and you will, too, if you are not too hung up on logic.