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1978 · 107 min · R

Magic

Directed by Richard Attenborough · Drama, Horror

Magic (1978) is a Drama film, directed by Richard Attenborough set in Catskills during the 1970s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Victor J. Kemper
Cast
Anthony HopkinsAnn-MargretBurgess MeredithEd LauterE.J. AndréJerry HouserDavid Ogden StiersLillian Randolph

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Catskills
Setting
Rural
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Madness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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