The Magus(1968)
Between mystery and manipulation, where reality slips away and illusions dominate.
The Magus Synopsis
A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.
The Magus (1968) is a mystery, drama and fantasy film directed by Guy Green, released on October 5, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Candice Bergen and Anna Karina. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Green
- Writers:
- John Fowles, John Fowles
- Producers:
- Jud Kinberg, John Kohn
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Williams
- Composer:
- John Dankworth
- Production:
- Blazer Films
- Status:
- Released
The Magus (1968) Trailer
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The Magus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Caine
as Nicholas Urfe
Anthony Quinn
as Maurice Conchis
Candice Bergen
as Lily
Anna Karina
as Anne
Paul Stassino
as Meli
Julian Glover
as Anton
Takis Emmanuel
as Kapetan
George Pastell
as Andreas-Priest
Danièle Noël
as Soula
Jerome Willis
as 'False' German Officer
- Ethel Farrugia
Ethel Farrugia
as Maria
Andreas Malandrinos
as Goatherd
Key crew
Directed by Guy Green, written by John Fowles and John Fowles, produced by Jud Kinberg and John Kohn.
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The Magus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 36 ratings.
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The Magus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magus online?
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The Magus (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Magus?
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The main cast of The Magus (1968) includes Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Candice Bergen, Anna Karina and Paul Stassino. The film was directed by Guy Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magus released?
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The Magus was released on October 5, 1968 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Magus worth watching?
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The Magus (1968) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Magus?
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Yes. The official The Magus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.