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The Magic of Marciano

  • 20002000
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  • 1h 40m
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The Magic of Marciano (2000)
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A 10-year-old boy shares an intense bond with his mentally ill mother. The youth's life is turned upside down when his mother lapses into violent psychosis. A former psychiatrist takes pity ... Read allA 10-year-old boy shares an intense bond with his mentally ill mother. The youth's life is turned upside down when his mother lapses into violent psychosis. A former psychiatrist takes pity on, and then custody of, the child.A 10-year-old boy shares an intense bond with his mentally ill mother. The youth's life is turned upside down when his mother lapses into violent psychosis. A former psychiatrist takes pity on, and then custody of, the child.
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  • Director
    • Tony Barbieri
  • Writer
    • Tony Barbieri
  • Stars
    • Nastassja Kinski
    • Robert Forster
    • Cody Morgan
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  • Director
    • Tony Barbieri
  • Writer
    • Tony Barbieri
  • Stars
    • Nastassja Kinski
    • Robert Forster
    • Cody Morgan
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    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

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    Robert Forster
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    • Henryas Henry
    Cody Morgan
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    Jason Cairns
    • Curtas Curt
    Will Cochran
    • Peteras Peter
    Eugene Clark
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    • Delas Del
    Jennifer Overton
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    Bruce Godfree
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    Ron Hartmann
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    Marcia Bennett
    • Carolas Carol
    John Fulton
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    Billy Kay
    Billy Kay
    • Brendanas Brendan
    Leah Randell
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    Catherine Fordham
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    This is a marvelous story, well acted, written and directed.
    This story of a mentally ill mother and her steadfast son is realistic, touching and unsentimental. Rather than the melodramatic circumlocations that this theme tends to engender, this is a rock-solid, realistic representation of what probably would or could happen in the real world. It even has an upbeat ending which is not the full blown Hollywood fantasy, but the best that life can offer when it's functioning well. Miss Kinski is terrific in it, Robert Forster is a gem of a warm and intelligent actor and Cody, who plays James, is a wonder. If what you want to see is an excellent film, with a real story, artistically done, with some fantasy scenes to flesh out some inner feelings, and held together with superb acting...then this is for you. If you prefer Hollywood glamour, sentimental soporific themes and ridiculous action, find any readily available commercial film instead.
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    • Release date
      • February 29, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Marčijanova magija
    • Filming locations
      • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cape Atlantic Productions
      • Lumière International
      • Transfilm
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      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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