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Magic

1978-11-08 · 107 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Horror

A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.

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Directors
Richard Attenborough
Production companies
Joseph E. Levine Productions, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 23,800,000

Top Cast

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsCorky Withers / Fats (voice)
Ann-MargretAnn-MargretPeggy Ann Snow
Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithBen Greene
Ed LauterEd LauterDuke
E.J. AndréE.J. AndréMerlin
Jerry HouserJerry HouserCab Driver
David Ogden StiersDavid Ogden StiersGeorge Todson
Lillian RandolphLillian RandolphSadie
Joe LowryClub M.C.
Robert HackmanFather
Mary MundayMary MundayMother
Beverly SandersBeverly SandersLaughing Lady
I.W. KleinMaitre D'
Steve HartSteve HartCaptain
Patrick McCulloughDoorman
Scott GarrettCorky's Brother
Brad BeesleyYoung Corky
Michael J. HarteMinister
Robert ColePool Player (uncredited)
Valerie HallWoman in Line Outside of Nightclub (uncredited)

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