Anthony Hopkins
Corky Withers/Fats
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Language. English. Budget. $7 million. Box office. $23.8 million [1] Magic is a 1978 American psychological horror drama film directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret and Burgess Meredith. The screenplay is by William Goldman, who adapted his novel of the same title. The score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith .
- $7 million
- Jerry Goldsmith
- November 8, 1978
Nov 8, 1978 · Magic: Directed by Richard Attenborough. With Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Ed Lauter. A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.
- Richard Attenborough
- 147
- 37 sec
Magic (1978) View more photos Critics Reviews ... 2023 Full Review Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Magic is a psychological horror with strong performances and moments that will linger in your brain.
- (23)
- Richard Attenborough
- R
- Ann-Margret
Synopsis. A magician named Corky ( Anthony Hopkins) does poorly on stage. When he reports back to his teacher, Merlin (E.J. André), he is told he needs some kind of hook or gimmick to connect with the audience. When he adds ventriloquism to his act, using a dummy named Fats, his career takes off. Over time, he plays bigger theaters and appears ...
Magic was also well received by critics, with Gene Siskel placing the film at number 9 on his list of Top 10 Films of 1978 (alongside Halloween and Ingmar Bergman’s Autumn Sonata). Despite its modest success, Magic failed to spark a trend toward more nuanced depictions of the ventriloquist profession across all genres.
- Richard Attenborough
- Anthony Hopkins
