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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.1 / 100
1969·Comedy·1h 32m

THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN

“The Magic Christian is: antiestablishmentarian, antibellum, antitrust, antiseptic, antibiotic, antisocial & antipasto.”

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.

Above the Line
Joseph McGrath·DirectorTerry Southern·ScreenplayJoseph McGrath·ScreenplayGeoffrey Unsworth·Director of PhotographyKen Thorne·Original Music ComposerKevin Connor·Editor
Cast
Peter Sellers·Sir Guy Grand KG, KC, CBERingo Starr·Youngman Grand, Esq.Isabel Jeans·Dame Agnes GrandCaroline Blakiston·Hon. Esther GrandWilfrid Hyde-White·Captain Reginald K. KlausSpike Milligan·Traffic WardenJohn Cleese·Director in Sotheby'sRichard Attenborough·Oxford CoachJohn Le Mesurier·Sir JohnRaquel Welch·Priestess of the Whip
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Joseph McGrath·DirectorRay Freeborn·Second Assistant DirectorRoger Simons·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Terry Southern·ScreenplayJoseph McGrath·ScreenplayTerry Southern·Novel
Camera· 2
Geoffrey Unsworth·Director of PhotographyPeter MacDonald·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Kevin Connor·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Ken Thorne·Original Music ComposerBrian Holland·Sound EditorPeter Sutton·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 6
Assheton Gorton·Production DesignGeorge Djurkovic·Art DirectionEvangeline Harrison·Costume DesignHarry Frampton·Makeup ArtistPeta Button·Set DresserAlf Pegley·Property Master
Production· 5
Denis O'Dell·ProducerAnthony B. Unger·Executive ProducerHenry T. Weinstein·Executive ProducerJohn Merrick·CastingVictor Peck·Production Manager
Other Departments· 7
Graham Chapman·Additional WritingJohn Cleese·Additional WritingPeter Sellers·Additional WritingJoyce James·HairstylistRick Lester·StuntsNosher Powell·Stunt CoordinatorEddie Stacey·Stunts
By the Numbers
70.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Magic Christian's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F7008C
#FFD700
#FFFFFF
Mood
Whimsical, Chaotic, Vibrant
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a vibrant, illustrated collage of characters arranged in a circular composition against a white background. At the top, a man with a white p”

comedyfantasy
Key Elements
Golden WingsGolden CrownCheckered HatPolice CapMaid's WandFurry Club
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Vibrant
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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