Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

Magician:
The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Chuck Workman
Produced by Charles S. Cohen
Cinematography
  • John Sharaf
  • Tom Hurwitz
  • Michael Lisnet
Edited by Chuck Workman
Production
companies
  • Cohen Welles Project
  • Calliope Films
  • Wheelhouse Creative
Distributed by Cohen Media Group
Release dates
  • December 10, 2014 (2014-12-10)
Running time
 95 minutes
Country United States
Language English

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,[1] the film was released theatrically on December 10, 2014.[2]

Reception

The Observer called the film "an excellent primer on the maestro’s career".[3]

References

  1. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (October 20, 2014). "Film Review: Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles". Variety. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  2. ↑ "Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles". Cohen Media Group. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  3. ↑ Kermode, Mark (July 5, 2015). "Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles review – a heady ride". The Observer. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
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