Movie

The Mad Magician

“3D THRILL! Fuel for the human bonfire!”

★ 6.9(50)19541h 12m

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Good to know

Director: John Brahm
Release date: 1954-05-19
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Mad Magician — trailer

About The Mad Magician

The Mad Magician is a 1954 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by John Brahm, starring Vincent Price, Mary Murphy and Eva Gabor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 50 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mad Magician in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Don Gallico is an inventor of stage magic effects who aspires to become a star in his own right. Just before his first performance his act is shut down by capricious manager Ross Ormond who wants Gallico's brilliant buzz saw effect for the act of The Great Rinaldi, an established star. With this defeat, and the humiliation of having already lost his wife Claire to Ormond, Gallico decides it is time to take matters into his own hands.

Cast

Vincent Price

Don Gallico

Mary Murphy

Karen Lee

Eva Gabor

Claire Gallico Ormond

John Emery

Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'

Donald Randolph

Ross Ormond

Lenita Lane

Alice Prentiss

Patrick O'Neal

Lt. Alan Bruce

Jay Novello

Frank Prentiss

Corey Allen

Gus a Stagehand (uncredited)

Conrad Brooks

Bonfire Extra (uncredited)

Roy Engel

Detective (uncredited)

Lyle Talbot

Program Hawker (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

maskinventorcrematoriumillusioncontractmurderblack and whitepolice detectivefingerprintex-wifecircular sawbonfirelandladyimpersonationmagic trick

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mad Magician in United Arab Emirates?+

The Mad Magician is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mad Magician on Netflix?+

The Mad Magician is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is The Mad Magician?+

The Mad Magician has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in The Mad Magician?+

The Mad Magician stars Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery and Donald Randolph.

When did The Mad Magician come out?+

The Mad Magician is a 1954 movie directed by John Brahm.

What genre is The Mad Magician?+

The Mad Magician is Thriller, Crime, Mystery and Horror film.

Who directed The Mad Magician?+

The Mad Magician was directed by John Brahm.