The Magician

The Magician (2005)

He can make people disappear.

Following the dealings of Melbourne-based hitman Ray as seen through the eyes of his ex-neighbour and friend Max, an Italian film student. Max and his camera witness Ray's work life as it unfolds from day to day, giving an insight into a world we rarely see, and at the same time developing an unusual friendship with his subject.

Date of release
2005-06-18
TMDB
6.4 / 10 (37)
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Crime
Director
Scott Ryan

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Box office: A$182.2K

The Magician is a 2005 Australian film written and directed by Scott Ryan. It is a found footage crime comedy drama in which a hitman (Ryan), is filmed as he goes about his daily life as a career criminal. The film was originally shot over 10 days with a budget of A$3,000. Ryan edited a half-hour version of the film for screening at the St. Kilda Film Festival, where it was seen by stuntman and film producer Nash Edgerton, who took the project under his wing. After receiving A$330,000 in government grants, the film was re-released in 2005.

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