Der Magier (1926): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1926 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1926, Der Magier is a drama and horror film directed by Rex Ingram, running about 83 minutes. “THEY FOUGHT FOR A GIRL'S SOUL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oliver Haddo (Paul Wegener) glaubt fest daran, ein großer Magier zu sein. Mit Hilfe einer alten Zauberformel aus dem Mittelalter will er in seinem Labor Leben aus toter Materie erschaffen. Dafür braucht er das Blut einer Jungfrau. Deshalb zwingt Haddo der schönen Margaret (Alice Terry) hypnotisch seinen Willen auf. Sie verlässt ihren Verlobten, den Chirurgen Arthur Burdon (Iván Petrovich) und reist mit dem verrückten Magier nach Monte Carlo....
Who’s in it. Der Magier stars Alice Terry as Margaret Dauncey, Paul Wegener as Oliver Haddo, Firmin Gémier as Dr. Porhoët and Iván Petrovich as Dr. Arthur Burdon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Der Magier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Magier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Magier tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Magier (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Magier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Magier worth watching?
- Der Magier holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Magier?
- Der Magier stars Alice Terry, Paul Wegener, Firmin Gémier, Iván Petrovich and Gladys Hamer.
- When was Der Magier released?
- Der Magier was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.