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The Magus (1968)

The Magus (1968)
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In Guy Green's adaptation of John Fowles's acclaimed second novel, Michael Caine plays Nicholas Urfe, an English schoolteacher evading serious romantic commitment with stewardess Anne (Godard muse Anna Karina). As a last resort, Urfe escapes the clutches of his paramour by accepting a professorship on the Greek island of Phraxos, and, upon arrival, promptly discovers that his predecessor committed suicide. Via a clue left behind in the room of the deceased, Urfe soon encounters Conchis (Anthony Quinn), an impresario/psychic/black magician/filmmaker who may have been responsible for the former professor's death, and who twists Urfe's mind and perceptions, while subtly leading the young man down the path to higher consciousness. Urfe also discovers the radiant Lily (Candice Bergen), a Diana-like figure (and possibly a literal goddess incarnation), with whom he becomes instantly smitten - and who just happens to be Conchis's lover.

~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Starring:
Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, (more)
Director(s):
Guy Green
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Magus

In Guy Green's adaptation of John Fowles's acclaimed second novel, Michael Caine plays Nicholas Urfe, an English schoolteacher evading serious romantic commitment with stewardess Anne (Godard muse Anna Karina). As a last resort, Urfe escapes the clutches of his paramour by accepting a professorship on the Greek island of Phraxos, and, upon arrival, promptly discovers that his predecessor committed suicide. Via a clue left behind in the room of the deceased, Urfe soon encounters Conchis (Anthony Quinn), an impresario/psychic/black magician/filmmaker who may have been responsible for the former professor's death, and who twists Urfe's mind and perceptions, while subtly leading the young man down the path to higher consciousness. Urfe also discovers the radiant Lily (Candice Bergen), a Diana-like figure (and possibly a literal goddess incarnation), with whom he becomes instantly smitten - and who just happens to be Conchis's lover.

~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
116 mins

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Director(s):
Guy Green
Producer(s):
John Kohn, Jud Kinberg
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Questionable for Children)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Keith K.

    Pretty good movie, better than the book

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    Ben C.

    This is a great change-of-pace rental flick that was set on a remote, charming Greek island. Since THE MAGUS is a confusing puzzle that really has no solution, one should sit back and enjoy the scenery of this artsy movie. A complex movie that is not for everyone (The Magus was crucified by the film critics some forty years ago).

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    Albert L.

    I have always been haunted by this mystical ambiguous movie from the powerful Fowles novel, very popular when originally released and re-written by him years later, perhaps his most personal and considered work. Anthony Quinn: the master magician, war-criminal, millionaire or civic leader, Michael Caine captures the self-absorption and questioning of the 1960's and Candice Bergen and the other female lead our ideals of true beauty. The Greek island setting beckons me still . . . Michael Caine, escaping urban UK and his relationship with Anna Karina for the stangeness of rural Greece, white swimming trunks, and a beautiful mysterious woman --- confronted with lack of direction or moral compass, manipulated or falling into a staged morality play. Not simple action movie, but an anthem sung in the questing of the 60's. As such, you will love it, or perhaps, not get it at all.

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