Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles(2014)
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles Synopsis
The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) is a documentary film directed by Chuck Workman, released on December 12, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles and Norman Lloyd. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Chuck Workman
- Writers:
- Chuck Workman
- Producers:
- Charles S. Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- John Sharaf
- Production:
- Cohen Welles Project
- Budget:
- $813,505
- Status:
- Released
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) Trailer
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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Callow
as Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer
- Christopher Welles
Christopher Welles
as Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter
- Joanne Hill Styles
Joanne Hill Styles
as Self - Orson's Classmate
Norman Lloyd
as Self - Actor
Julie Taymor
as Self - Stage and Film Director
Paolo Cherchi Usai
as Self - G. Eastman House Curator
Peter Bogdanovich
as Self - Filmmaker
- James Naremore
James Naremore
as Self - Writer and Film Scholar
Elvis Mitchell
as Self - Film Critic
Jonathan Rosenbaum
as Self - Film Critic
Henry Jaglom
as Self - Filmmaker and Orson's Friend
Joseph McBride
as Self - Welles' Biographer
Key crew
Directed by Chuck Workman, written by Chuck Workman, produced by Charles S. Cohen.
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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 37 ratings.
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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
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The main cast of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) includes Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles, Norman Lloyd and Julie Taymor. The film was directed by Chuck Workman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles released?
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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles was released on December 12, 2014 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles worth watching?
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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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