The Magician


1h 25m 2010

Brief Synopsis

A darkly comic fictionalised documentary following the dealings of Ray, a Melbourne-based hitman, 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 s

Film Details

Also Known As
Magician
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Blue Tongue Films; Moviehouse Entertainment; Screen Australia; Screen Australia
Distribution Company
Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.; MIRAMAX
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

A darkly comic fictionalised documentary following the dealings of Ray, a Melbourne-based hitman, 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.

Film Details

Also Known As
Magician
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Blue Tongue Films; Moviehouse Entertainment; Screen Australia; Screen Australia
Distribution Company
Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.; MIRAMAX
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Fall October 29, 2010

Limited Release in United States Fall November 12, 2010

Limited Release in United States Fall October 29, 2010 (Los Angeles)

Feature directorial debut for Scott Ryan.

Limited Release in United States Fall November 12, 2010 (New York City)