The Magician (1958)
A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.
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Cast
- Max von Sydow — Albert Emanuel Vogler
- Ingrid Thulin — Manda Vogler
- Gunnar Björnstrand — Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
- Naima Wifstrand — Granny Vogler
- Bengt Ekerot — Johan Spegel
- Bibi Andersson — Sara Lindqvist
- Gertrud Fridh — Ottilia
- Lars Ekborg — Simson
- Toivo Pawlo — Starbeck
- Erland Josephson — Consul Egerman
- Åke Fridell — Tubal
- Sif Ruud — Sofia
Where to watch The Magician
Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Darkroom
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