The Magician
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The Magician

(1958)Directed by Ingmar Bergman102 minDrama

Albert Emanuel Vogler (Max von Sydow) and his troupe roll into a Swedish town in the 1840s, where the local authorities have gathered to examine what they do before they are allowed to perform. Dr. Vergerus (Gunnar Björnstrand), the Minister of Health, has no patience for tricks sold as mystery. Bergman puts the troupe's whole livelihood on the line, because if the doctor and the officials are not convinced, there is nowhere left for them to go.

Max von Sydowas Albert Emanuel Vogler
Ingrid Thulinas Manda Vogler
Gunnar Björnstrandas Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
Naima Wifstrandas Granny Vogler
Bengt Ekerotas Johan Spegel
Bibi Anderssonas Sara Lindqvist
Gertrud Fridhas Ottilia
Lars Ekborgas Simson
Toivo Pawloas Starbeck
Erland Josephsonas Consul Egerman
Åke Fridellas Tubal
Sif Ruudas Sofia
Oscar Ljungas Antonsson
Ulla Sjöblomas Henrietta
Axel Dübergas Rustan
Frithiof Bjärneas Border Officer (uncredited)
Tor Borongas Border Officer (uncredited)
Arne Mårtenssonas Customs Officer (uncredited)
Harry Scheinas Customs Officer (uncredited)