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The Magus poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.5 / 100
1968·Drama / Fantasy / Mystery·1h 57m

THE MAGUS

“Between mystery and manipulation, where reality slips away and illusions dominate.”

A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.

Above the Line
Guy Green·DirectorJohn Fowles·ScreenplayJohn Fowles·NovelBilly Williams·Director of PhotographyJohn Dankworth·Original Music ComposerMax Benedict·Editor
Cast
Michael Caine·Nicholas UrfeAnthony Quinn·Maurice ConchisCandice Bergen·LilyAnna Karina·AnnePaul Stassino·MeliJulian Glover·AntonTakis Emmanuel·KapetanGeorge Pastell·Andreas-PriestDanièle Noël·SoulaJerome Willis·'False' German Officer
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Guy Green·Director
Writing· 2
John Fowles·ScreenplayJohn Fowles·Novel
Camera· 2
Billy Williams·Director of PhotographyDavid James·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Max Benedict·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Dankworth·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Donald M. Ashton·Production DesignWilliam Hutchinson·Art DirectionAnthony Mendleson·Costume DesignMaurice Binder·Title Designer
Production· 2
Jud Kinberg·ProducerJohn Kohn·Producer
By the Numbers
60.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#D19A00
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Mood
Mysterious, Romantic, Dark
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A red-haired girl in a school uniform is held by a tall, dark figure with a skull for a head and horns, who is wearing a black suit and cloak. They are position”

fantasyromancesupernatural
Key Elements
Golden StaffGolden ChainsThorny Branches
Atmosphere
Golden
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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