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The Magic Christian is a 1969 British satirical farce black comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath and starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, with appearances by John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Raquel Welch, Spike Milligan, Christopher Lee, Richard Attenborough and Roman Polanski. It was loosely adapted from the 1959 comic novel The Magic ...
- Grand Films
- Ken Thorne
- The Magic Christian, by Terry Southern
- Denis O'Dell
A rich man (Peter Sellers) adopts a homeless boy (Ringo Starr) and tests their greed in various situations. The film is a satire on human nature and features a cast of famous actors and a theme by Paul McCartney.
- (3.8K)
- Comedy
- Joseph McGrath
- 1969-12-12
A comedy film starring Peter Sellers as a billionaire who adopts a street person and tries to show him the world is corrupt. Read the critics' and audience's ratings and opinions on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Joe Mcgrath
- PG
- Peter Sellers
A comedy film about a rich man and his adopted son who play money games to expose human greed. The film features Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, and other stars in various roles and scenarios.
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The Magic Christian is a 1959 comic novel by American author Terry Southern (1924–1995) about an odd billionaire who spends most of his time playing elaborate practical jokes on people. It is known for bringing Southern to the attention of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, who had received a copy as a gift from Peter Sellers, and subsequently hired ...
Jul 31, 2019 · Terry Southern's 1959 satire follows Guy Grand, a wealthy and amoral prankster who disturbs the pillars of American society with his whimsical schemes. The novel is a collection of absurd and hilarious episodes, from a dyed jaguar in a dog show to a manure vat with $100 bills.
