About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
2014
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
35
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.8M
Cast
Simon Callow
Self - Actor and Welle
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Christopher Welles
Self - Orson's Oldest
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Joanne Hill Styles
Self - Orson's Classma
Norman Lloyd
Self - Actor
Julie Taymor
Self - Stage and Film
Paolo Cherchi Usai
Self - G. Eastman Hous
Peter Bogdanovich
Self - Filmmaker
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James Naremore
Self - Writer and Film
cinema on cinema
movie business
biography
cinema history
portrait of an artist
hollywood history
portrait of a filmmaker
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Questions about Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
How long is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles was directed by Chuck Workman and released in 2014.
What genre is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is a Documentary film (2014).
Who stars in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
The cast of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles includes Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles, Norman Lloyd, Julie Taymor.
What is the TMDB rating for Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 35 votes.
