The Magic Christian(1969)
The Magic Christian is: antiestablishmentarian, antibellum, antitrust, antiseptic, antibiotic, antisocial & antipasto.
The Magic Christian Synopsis
Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.
The Magic Christian (1969) is a comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath, released on December 12, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, Isabel Jeans and Caroline Blakiston. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph McGrath
- Writers:
- Joseph McGrath, Terry Southern, Terry Southern
- Producers:
- Denis O'Dell
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Unsworth
- Composer:
- Ken Thorne
- Production:
- Commonwealth United Entertainment, Grand Films Limited
- Status:
- Released
The Magic Christian (1969) Trailer
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The Magic Christian Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Sellers
as Sir Guy Grand KG, KC, CBE
Ringo Starr
as Youngman Grand, Esq.
- Isabel Jeans
Isabel Jeans
as Dame Agnes Grand
- Caroline Blakiston
Caroline Blakiston
as Hon. Esther Grand
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Captain Reginald K. Klaus
Spike Milligan
as Traffic Warden
John Cleese
as Director in Sotheby's
Richard Attenborough
as Oxford Coach
John Le Mesurier
as Sir John
Raquel Welch
as Priestess of the Whip
Roman Polanski
as Solitary Drinker
Leonard Frey
as Laurence Faggot
Key crew
Directed by Joseph McGrath, written by Joseph McGrath, Terry Southern and Terry Southern, produced by Denis O'Dell.
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The Magic Christian Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 49 ratings.
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The Magic Christian – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magic Christian online?
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The Magic Christian (1969) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Magic Christian?
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The main cast of The Magic Christian (1969) includes Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, Isabel Jeans, Caroline Blakiston and Wilfrid Hyde-White. The film was directed by Joseph McGrath. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magic Christian released?
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The Magic Christian was released on December 12, 1969 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Magic Christian worth watching?
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The Magic Christian (1969) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Magic Christian?
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Yes. The official The Magic Christian trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.