Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

Plot Summary

The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.

Top Cast

Simon Callow Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer

Christopher Welles Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter

Joanne Hill Styles Self - Orson's Classmate

Norman Lloyd Self - Actor

Julie Taymor Self - Stage and Film Director