The Magician

Name: The Magician
Genre: Drama
Released: 1958-01-01
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Naima Wifstrand, Bengt Ekerot

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1958| 1h 36m| IMDb 7.4

The Magician (1958) is currently streaming in the UK on BFI Player. Last updated 20 January 2026.

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Drama

Ingmar Bergman's The Magician is an engaging, brilliantly conceived tale of deceit from one of cinema's premier illusionists. Max von Sydow stars as Dr. Vogler, a nineteenth-century traveling mesmerist and potion-peddler whose magic is put to the test by the cruel, rational royal medical adviser Dr. Vergérus. The result is a diabolically clever battle of wits that's both frightening and funny.

Director: Ingmar Bergman