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Black Magic

  • 1949
  • Approved
  • 1h 45m
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6.4/10
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Orson Welles and Nancy Guild in Black Magic (1949)
Hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
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Hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.Hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.Hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.

  • Directors
    • Gregory Ratoff
    • Orson Welles
  • Writers
    • Alexandre Dumas
    • Charles Bennett
    • Richard Schayer
  • Stars
    • Orson Welles
    • Nancy Guild
    • Akim Tamiroff
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.5K
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    • Directors
      • Gregory Ratoff
      • Orson Welles
    • Writers
      • Alexandre Dumas
      • Charles Bennett
      • Richard Schayer
    • Stars
      • Orson Welles
      • Nancy Guild
      • Akim Tamiroff
    • 39User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Orson Welles
    Orson Welles
    • Cagliostro
    Nancy Guild
    Nancy Guild
    • Marie Antoinette…
    Akim Tamiroff
    Akim Tamiroff
    • Gitano
    Frank Latimore
    Frank Latimore
    • Gilbert
    Valentina Cortese
    Valentina Cortese
    • Zoraida
    Margot Grahame
    Margot Grahame
    • Mme. DuBarry
    Stephen Bekassy
    Stephen Bekassy
    • DeMontagne
    Berry Kroeger
    Berry Kroeger
    • Dumas, Sr.
    Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr
    • Dumas, Jr.
    Gregory Gaye
    Gregory Gaye
    • Chambord
    • (as Gregory Gay)
    • …
    Charles Goldner
    Charles Goldner
    • Mesmer
    Lee Kresel
    • King Louis XVI…
    Robert Atkins
    • King Louis XV
    Nicholas Bruce
    Nicholas Bruce
    • DeRemy
    Franco Corsaro
    Franco Corsaro
    • Chico
    Annielo Mele
    • Young Joseph Balsamo
    Ronald Adam
    Ronald Adam
    • President
    Bruce Belfrage
    Bruce Belfrage
    • Prosecutor
    • Directors
      • Gregory Ratoff
      • Orson Welles
    • Writers
      • Alexandre Dumas
      • Charles Bennett
      • Richard Schayer
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    • Trivia
      Orson Welles often said that making this film was the most sheer fun he had ever had working in the cinema.
    • Goofs
      In the early scene between Cagliostro and Mesmer, Mesmer says that Cagliostro had never heard of "hypnotism" but was practicing it anyway. In fact, Mesmer himself never used the term "hypnotism." He called it "animal magnetism."
    • Connections
      Featured in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)

    User reviews39

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    8/10

    One of Orson Welles best performances

    I just watched the video of BLACK MAGIC again tonight and was once again impressed with it. Orson Welles turns in one of his finest performances. I was also impressed by the quality of the production considering it wasn't a Hollywood studio production (although it was released by United Artists). Elaborate costumes and sets and tons of extras. Interesting plot and photography. It has a nice film noir look to it. But the best part of BLACK MAGIC is Welles.
    • Morning Star
    • Aug 20, 2000
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    • Release date
      • August 19, 1949 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Graf Cagliostro
    • Filming locations
      • Italy
    • Production company
      • Edward Small Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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