THE MAGICIAN (Ansiktet), directed by Ingmar Bergman (The Seventh Seal, Fanny and Alexander), is an engaging, brilliantly conceived tale of deceit from one of cinemas premier illusionists. Max von Sydow (The Virgin Spring, The Exorcist) stars as Dr. Vogler, a mid-nineteenth-century traveling mesmerist and peddler of potions whose magic is put to the test by a small towns cruel, eminently rational minister of health, Dr. Vergerus (Wild Strawberries Gunnar Bjornstrand). The result is a diabolically clever battle of wits thats both frightening and funny, shot in rich, gorgeously gothic black and white.
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces
- Director : Ingmar Bergman
- Media Format : Blu-ray, Subtitled, NTSC, Special Edition
- Run time : 2 hours and 2 minutes
- Release date : October 12, 2010
- Actors : Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Naima Wifstrand, Ake Fridell, Bengt Ekerot
- Subtitles: : English
- Producers : Allan Ekelund
- Studio : Criterion Collection
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1