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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Friday, December 12 2014
10 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Simon CallowSimon Callow
Simon Callow was
65 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer'.
Mon, Jun 13 1949
Portrait of Christopher WellesChristopher Welles
Christopher Welles was
76 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter'.
Sun, Mar 27 1938
Portrait of Joanne Hill StylesJoanne Hill Styles
Joanne Hill Styles was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Orson's Classmate'.
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Portrait of Norman LloydNorman Lloyd
Norman Lloyd was
100 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actor'.
Sun, Nov 08 1914 –
Mon, May 10 2021
Portrait of Julie TaymorJulie Taymor
Julie Taymor was
61 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Stage and Film Director'.
Mon, Dec 15 1952
Portrait of Paolo Cherchi UsaiPaolo Cherchi Usai
Paolo Cherchi Usai was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - G. Eastman House Curator'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter BogdanovichPeter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich was
75 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Sun, Jul 30 1939 –
Thu, Jan 06 2022
Portrait of James NaremoreJames Naremore
James Naremore was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Writer and Film Scholar'.
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Portrait of Elvis MitchellElvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Film Critic'.
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Portrait of Jonathan RosenbaumJonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Film Critic'.
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Portrait of Henry JaglomHenry Jaglom
Henry Jaglom was
76 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker and Orson's Friend'.
Wed, Jan 26 1938
Portrait of Joseph McBrideJoseph McBride
Joseph McBride was
67 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Welles' Biographer'.
Sat, Aug 09 1947
Portrait of Peter BrookPeter Brook
Peter Brook was
89 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Sat, Mar 21 1925 –
Sat, Jul 02 2022
Portrait of Walter MurchWalter Murch
Walter Murch was
71 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Film and Sound Editor'.
Mon, Jul 12 1943
Portrait of Eric ShermanEric Sherman
Eric Sherman was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
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Portrait of Costa-GavrasCosta-Gavras
Costa-Gavras was
81 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Sun, Feb 12 1933
Portrait of Oja KodarOja Kodar
Oja Kodar was
73 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actress and Orson's Companion'.
Wed, Jan 01 1941
Portrait of Buck HenryBuck Henry
Buck Henry was
84 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actor'.
Tue, Dec 09 1930 –
Wed, Jan 08 2020
Portrait of Richard BenjaminRichard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin was
76 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Sun, May 22 1938
Portrait of Wolfgang PuckWolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck was
65 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Chef'.
Fri, Jul 08 1949
Portrait of Stefan DrößlerStefan Drößler
Stefan Drößler was
53 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Film Restorer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Portrait of Michael DawsonMichael Dawson
Michael Dawson was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Film Restorer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul MazurskyPaul Mazursky
Paul Mazursky would have been no older than
84 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Fri, Apr 25 1930 –
Mon, Jun 30 2014
Portrait of Frank MarshallFrank Marshall
Frank Marshall was
68 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Fri, Sep 13 1946
Portrait of Orson WellesOrson Welles
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker / Various Roles (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 06 1915 –
Thu, Oct 10 1985
Portrait of Micheál Mac LiammóirMicheál Mac Liammóir
Micheál Mac Liammóir would have been no older than
78 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Wed, Oct 25 1899 –
Mon, Mar 06 1978
Portrait of Ruth FordRuth Ford
Ruth Ford would have been no older than
98 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actress (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 07 1911 –
Wed, Aug 12 2009
Portrait of Norman CorwinNorman Corwin
Norman Corwin would have been no older than
101 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Pioneer Radio Producer (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 03 1910 –
Tue, Oct 18 2011
Portrait of William AllandWilliam Alland
William Alland would have been no older than
81 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 04 1916 –
Tue, Nov 11 1997
Portrait of Reggie ArmourReggie Armour
Reggie Armour was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - RKO Executive (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg was
67 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 18 1946
Portrait of William Randolph HearstWilliam Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Press Tycoon (archive footage)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John HousemanJohn Houseman
John Houseman would have been no older than
86 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 22 1902 –
Mon, Oct 31 1988
Portrait of William FriedkinWilliam Friedkin
William Friedkin was
79 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Thu, Aug 29 1935 –
Mon, Aug 07 2023
Portrait of Robert WiseRobert Wise
Robert Wise would have been no older than
91 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 10 1914 –
Wed, Sep 14 2005
Portrait of Richard WilsonRichard Wilson
Richard Wilson would have been no older than
75 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 25 1915 –
Thu, Aug 22 1991
Portrait of Pandro S. BermanPandro S. Berman
Pandro S. Berman would have been no older than
91 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Producer (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 28 1905 –
Sat, Jul 13 1996
Portrait of Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese was
72 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 17 1942
Portrait of Suzanne CloutierSuzanne Cloutier
Suzanne Cloutier would have been no older than
80 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actress (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 10 1923 –
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Portrait of Beatrice WellesBeatrice Welles
Beatrice Welles was
59 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Orson's Youngest Daughter (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 13 1955
Portrait of Charlton HestonCharlton Heston
Charlton Heston would have been no older than
84 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 04 1923 –
Sat, Apr 05 2008
Portrait of George LucasGeorge Lucas
George Lucas was
70 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 14 1944
Portrait of Anthony PerkinsAnthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins would have been no older than
60 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Mon, Apr 04 1932 –
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Portrait of Richard LinklaterRichard Linklater
Richard Linklater was
54 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jul 30 1960
Portrait of Jeanne MoreauJeanne Moreau
Jeanne Moreau was
86 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Actress (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 23 1928 –
Mon, Jul 31 2017
Portrait of Peter ViertelPeter Viertel
Peter Viertel would have been no older than
86 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Writer and Orson's Friend (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 16 1920 –
Sun, Nov 04 2007
Portrait of Sydney PollackSydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack would have been no older than
73 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 01 1934 –
Mon, May 26 2008
Portrait of John HustonJohn Huston
John Huston would have been no older than
81 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 05 1906 –
Fri, Aug 28 1987
Portrait of Dennis HopperDennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper would have been no older than
74 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 17 1936 –
Sat, May 29 2010
Portrait of François MitterrandFrançois Mitterrand
François Mitterrand would have been no older than
79 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Politician (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 26 1916 –
Mon, Jan 08 1996

Crew

Portrait of Chuck WorkmanChuck Workman
Chuck Workman was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'
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Portrait of Tom HurwitzTom Hurwitz
Tom Hurwitz was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of John SharafJohn Sharaf
John Sharaf was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Michael LisnetMichael Lisnet
Michael Lisnet was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Charles S. CohenCharles S. Cohen
Charles S. Cohen was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Alice HentyAlice Henty
Alice Henty was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Co-Producer'
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Portrait of Patrick CiceroPatrick Cicero
Patrick Cicero was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Patrick KatzPatrick Katz
Patrick Katz was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Judie TallmanJudie Tallman
Judie Tallman was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Alice MurrellAlice Murrell
Alice Murrell was
>> in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Makeup Artist'
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