"Between mystery and manipulation, where reality slips away and illusions dominate."

1968

1h 57m

5.7(36 votes)

Mystery

Drama

Fantasy

Overview

A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Caine

Nicholas Urfe

Anthony Quinn

Maurice Conchis

Candice Bergen

Lily

Anna Karina

Anne

Paul Stassino

Meli

Julian Glover

Anton

Takis Emmanuel

Kapetan

George Pastell

Andreas-Priest

Danièle Noël

Soula

Jerome Willis

'False' German Officer

Creative team

Directed by: Guy Green
Written by: John Fowles
Produced by: John Kohn
Jud Kinberg

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