The Magician
6.6 / 10
Synopsis
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.
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
Average shot length
11.4s per shot
Ingmar Bergman's career average is 16.5s across 35 measured films —see the full picture.