Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Originally released in 2014. Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is a documentary film. directed by Chuck Workman.
Starring Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, and Joanne Hill Styles
Synopsis
The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (35 votes)
Budget
$813.5K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Simon Callow
as Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer
Christopher Welles
as Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter
Joanne Hill Styles
as Self - Orson's Classmate
Norman Lloyd
as Self - Actor
Julie Taymor
as Self - Stage and Film Director
Paolo Cherchi Usai
as Self - G. Eastman House Curator
Peter Bogdanovich
as Self - Filmmaker
James Naremore
as Self - Writer and Film Scholar
Elvis Mitchell
as Self - Film Critic
Jonathan Rosenbaum
as Self - Film Critic
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $813,505
Production Companies
- Cohen Welles Project
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles about?
The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakes...
Who directed Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles was directed by Chuck Workman.
How long is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles released?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles was released on December 12, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
The main cast of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles includes Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles, Norman Lloyd, Julie Taymor.