7.4 /10 1 Votes
72% Rotten Tomatoes Directed by Chuck Workman Edited by Chuck Workman Initial release 29 August 2014 Cast Peter Bogdanovich | 6.8/10 IMDb 4/5 The Guardian Produced by Charles S. Cohen Distributed by Cohen Media Group Director Chuck Workman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Production
companies Cohen Welles Project
Calliope Films
Wheelhouse Creative Release date December 10, 2014 (2014-12-10) Producers Charles S. Cohen, Charles Cohen Nominations Satellite Award for Best Documentary Film Cinematography Tom Hurwitz, John Sharaf, Michael Lisnet Similar Movies with interviews, Other similar movies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Magician: The Astonishing Work and Life of Orson Welles is a 2014 American documentary film by Chuck Workman. Produced on the eve of the centenary of Orson Welles's birth, the film is a chronological review of his personal life and achievements in theatre, radio and film. It includes excerpts of nearly all of Welles's films, archival footage and audio, and interviews with colleagues, biographers, critics, friends and contemporary directors who credit his influence. First presented at numerous film festivals, the film was released theatrically on December 10, 2014.
Contents
Dp 30 chuck workman magician the astonishing life and work of orson welles
Reception
The Observer called the film "an excellent primer on the maestro’s career".
References
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA