Black Magic
"...It Will Hold You in its Spell!"
Originally released in 1949. Black Magic is a drama/history film. directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Starring Orson Welles, Nancy Guild, and Akim Tamiroff
Synopsis
A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Orson Welles
as Joseph Balsamo aka Count Cagliostro
Nancy Guild
as Marie Antoinette / Lorenza
Akim Tamiroff
as Gitano
Frank Latimore
as Gilbert de Rezel
Valentina Cortese
as Zoraida
Margot Grahame
as Mme. du Barry
Stephen Bekassy
as Viscount de Montagne
Berry Kroeger
as Alexandre Dumas, Sr.
Gregory Gaye
as Chambord / Monk (as Gregory Gay)
Raymond Burr
as Alexandre Dumas, Jr.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Edward Small Productions
- United Artists
- Franco London Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Magic about?
A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Who directed Black Magic?
Black Magic was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
How long is Black Magic?
Black Magic has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Black Magic released?
Black Magic was released on August 19, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Magic?
The main cast of Black Magic includes Orson Welles, Nancy Guild, Akim Tamiroff, Frank Latimore, Valentina Cortese.