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The Magician of Lublin

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A magician in Poland claims he will fly if given the chance to perform in Warsaw's most prestigious theater.

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Walter Goodman New York Times 01/08/2018
The director, Menahem Golan, evidently expended so much attention to laying on ersatz atmosphere that he didn't have time to explain to the cast what the story was about. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 01/17/2024
The best thing I can say about this movie is that I left the theater, ran to buy the book and am already preparing myself to devour it, first chance I get. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 01/11/2024
4/5
.. it’s impressive period feel, gusty performances, and tricky ending are all worth seeking out... Go to Full Review Fernando Trueba El Pais (Spain) 02/08/2018
An overproduction that is first and foremost a producer's film. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Menahem Golan

Director

Alan Arkin

Yasha Mazur

Louise Fletcher

Emilia

Valerie Perrine

Zeftel

Shelley Winters

Elzbieta

Lou Jacobi

Wolsky
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The Magician of Lublin

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Movie Info

Synopsis A magician in Poland claims he will fly if given the chance to perform in Warsaw's most prestigious theater.
Director
Menahem Golan
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m