Magic (1978) Horror Drama Fantasy
Magic (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.7/10
Magic Plot Synopsis:
Magician's assistant Corky (Sir Anthony Hopkins) performs disastrously at his first solo appearance. He is given a ventriloquist dummy called "Fats" to improve his act, and within a few years, Corky is at the height of fame. However, Fats has developed a mind of his own, and wants to control his master.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.
Tagline: A Terrifying Love Story.
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Magic Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Awards: 2
Nominations: 5
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Magic Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 08, 1978
Writers: William Goldman
Producers: C.O. Erickson, Joseph E. Levine, Richard P. Levine
Editors: John Bloom
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Magic (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
Magic Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hopkins | ... | Corky / Fats (voice) |
| Ann-Margret | ... | Peggy Ann Snow |
| Burgess Meredith | ... | Ben Greene |
| Ed Lauter | ... | Duke |
| E.J. André | ... | Merlin |
| David Ogden Stiers | ... | Todson |
| Jerry Houser | ... | Cab Driver |
| Lillian Randolph | ... | Sadie |
| Joe Lowry | ... | Club M.C. |
| Beverly Sanders | ... | Laughing Lady |
| I.W. Klein | ... | Maitre D'' |
| Steve Hart | ... | Captain (as Stephen Hart) |
| Patrick McCullough | ... | Doorman |
| Robert Hackman | ... | Father (as Bob Hackman) |
| Mary Munday | ... | Mother |
| Scott Garrett | ... | Corky''s Brother |
| Brad Beesley | ... | Young Corky |
| Michael J. Harte | ... | Minister (as Michael Harte) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Anthony Hopkins (b. December 31, 1937) – Corky / Fats (voice)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Fabian Hogarth | Sir Anthony Hopkins | Tony Hopkins | Tony - Ann-Margret (b. April 28, 1941) – Peggy Ann Snow
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Also known as: Roger & Ann | Roger & Ann-Margret | Ann Margret - Burgess Meredith, as Ben Greene, passed away at age 89 in Malibu, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Lieutenant Burgess Meredith | Burgess Meridith - Ed Lauter, as Duke, passed away at age 74 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Edward Lauter - E.J. André, as Merlin, passed away at age 76 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: E.J. Andre - David Ogden Stiers, as Todson, passed away at age 75 in Newport, Oregon, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: David Ogden-Stiers | David Ogden Steers | David Stiers | David Ogden Stires - Jerry Houser (b. July 14, 1952) – Cab Driver
Sign: Cancer - Lillian Randolph, as Sadie, passed away at age 81 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius - Joe Lowry – Club M.C.
- Beverly Sanders – Laughing Lady
- I.W. Klein – Maitre D''
- Steve Hart (b. March 6, 1951) – Captain (as Stephen Hart)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Stephen H. Hart | Stephen P. Hart | Stephen Paul Hart | Stephen Hart | Steven Hart - Patrick McCullough – Doorman
- Robert Hackman – Father (as Bob Hackman)
- Mary Munday – Mother
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