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The Magician is an Australian film released in 2005, written and directed by Scott Ryan. It is a mockumentary following the escapades of a Melbourne underworld hitman. 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 (brother of Joel Edgerton), who took the project under his wing. After receiving A$330,000 in government grants, the film was re-released in 2005.
| The Magician | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Scott Ryan |
| Produced by | Michele Bennett Nash Edgerton Mark Vennis |
| Written by | Scott Ryan |
| Starring | Scott Ryan Ben Walker Massimiliano Andrighetto |
| Cinematography | Massimiliano Andrighetto |
| Edited by | Nash Edgerton |
Production companies | Blue-Tongue Films |
| Distributed by | Hopscotch Productions Trinity Filmed Entertainment |
Release date | 2005 |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$330 000 |
Screenplay
- Scott Ryan as Ray Shoesmith
- Ben Walker as Tony Richards
- Massimiliano Andrighetto as Massimo "Max" Totti
- Kane Mason as Benny
- Nathaniel Lindsay as Edna
The Magician grossed $182,164 at the box office in Australia.
- Cinema of Australia
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