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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

Summary: A look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist.

Release Date: July 03, 2015

Genres: Documentary, Biography

Director: Chuck Workman

Runtime: 1 h 31 min

MPAA: PG-13

Production: Cohen Welles Project, Calliope Films, Wheelhouse Creative

Country: United States

Language: English

Movie budget: $ 813,505

Domestic: $ 16,400

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