Simon Callow
Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer
Movie
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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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
No photo Christopher Welles
Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter
No photo Joanne Hill Styles
Self - Orson's Classmate
Norman Lloyd
Self - Actor
Julie Taymor
Self - Stage and Film Director
Paolo Cherchi Usai
Self - G. Eastman House Curator
Peter Bogdanovich
Self - Filmmaker
No photo James Naremore
Self - Writer and Film Scholar
Elvis Mitchell
Self - Film Critic
No photo Jonathan Rosenbaum
Self - Film Critic
Henry Jaglom
Self - Filmmaker and Orson's Friend
Joseph McBride
Self - Welles' Biographer
Peter Brook
Self - Filmmaker
Walter Murch
Self - Film and Sound Editor
No photo Eric Sherman
Self - Filmmaker
Costa-Gavras
Self - Filmmaker
Oja Kodar
Self - Actress and Orson's Companion
Buck Henry
Self - Actor
Richard Benjamin
Self - Filmmaker
Wolfgang Puck
Self - Chef
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
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What year was Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles released?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles was released in 2014.
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 1h 32m.
What genre is Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is classified as Documentary.
What is the age rating for Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles?
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is rated PG-13.