Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

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2014 · 92 min · PG-13 · Documentary · TMDB 6.5/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Chuck Workman

Cast

• Simon Callow — Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer
• Christopher Welles — Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter
• Joanne Hill Styles — Self - Orson's Classmate
• Norman Lloyd — Self - Actor
• Julie Taymor — Self - Stage and Film Director