Magic (1978) 6.8
A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart. Director:Richard Attenborough |
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Magic (1978) 6.8
A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart. Director:Richard Attenborough |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Anthony Hopkins | ... |
Corky Withers /
Fats
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Ann-Margret | ... |
Peggy Ann Snow
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Burgess Meredith | ... |
Ben Greene
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Ed Lauter | ... |
Duke
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E.J. André | ... | ||
Jerry Houser | ... |
Cab Driver
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David Ogden Stiers | ... |
Todson
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Lillian Randolph | ... |
Sadie
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Joe Lowry | ... |
Club M.C.
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Robert Hackman | ... |
Father
(as Bob Hackman)
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Mary Munday | ... |
Mother
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Brad Beesley | ... | ||
Scott Garrett | ... |
Corky's Brother
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Beverly Sanders | ... |
Laughing Lady
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I.W. Klein | ... |
Maitre d'hotel
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Magician's assistant Corky 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. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>
I have passed on this film several times in the past, and people told me it was better than I thought, so I gave it a try. I was amazed how great it was, Anthony Hopkins has never had a character with more energy, this was before he started playing rather boring characters. Although the film does have some plot holes, and there are some unintentional laughs(especially the death of Ben Greene, I couldnt keep a straight face), but Anthony Hopkins is so good he overpowers all of the weaknesses of the film. The film made over 40 million dollars at the time of release, and thats quite a lot for 1978, Im surprised the rating isnt higher, and that it doesnt have more votes. My rating: 7.5 out of 10.