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The Mysterious Magician
6.7 / 10• 1964• 1h 25m•NR• German
CrimeThrillerComedy
Storyline
The sister of a famous, but as yet uncaught, criminal named "The Hexer" is murdered. Inspector Higgins of Scotland Yard believes that "The Hexer" will surface to take his revenge on his sister's killers, and plans to set a trap to finally capture him. However, soon bodies start piling up, and it looks as if "The Hexer" may get away yet again.
Cast & Crew
Joachim Fuchsberger
Inspector Bryan Edgar Higgins
Lead
Heinz Drache
James W. Wesby
Sophie Hardy
Elise
Siegfried Lowitz
Inspector Warren / Henry Arthur Milton
Margot Trooger
Cora Ann Milton
Siegfried Schürenberg
Sir John
Eddi Arent
Finch
Carl Lange
Reverend Hopkins
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alfred Vohrer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Mysterious Magician is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
