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The Magus

The Magus

Between mystery and manipulation, where reality slips away and illusions dominate.

19685.51h 57m

Overview

A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.

Directed by Guy Green
Written by John Fowles
Produced by John Kohn, Jud Kinberg
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Top Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Nicholas Urfe

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Maurice Conchis

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Lily

Anna Karina

Anna Karina

Anne

Paul Stassino

Paul Stassino

Meli

Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Anton

Takis Emmanuel

Takis Emmanuel

Kapetan

George Pastell

George Pastell

Andreas-Priest

Danièle Noël

Danièle Noël

Soula

Jerome Willis

Jerome Willis

'False' German Officer

Themes & Keywords

islandtarot cardsgreek island

About The Magus

The Magus is a mystery, drama, fantasy film released in 1968 exploring themes of island, tarot cards, greek island. Directed by Guy Green, it stars Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Candice Bergen. A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.

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