Per amore... per magia... (1967): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1967, Per amore... per magia... is a fantasy, adventure and history film directed by Duccio Tessari.

What it’s about. There was once upon a time the Grand Duchy of Forilalì where Aladdin lived. After taking part in many robberies, he decided to turn honest for the love of the beautiful Princess Esmeralda. But his intention lasted only a few days. Afterward he found himself in jail with his old companions. They were freed by the magician Magrebì and in a night of lunar eclipse, Aladdin found a magic lamp. He succeeded in cleaning his sister Adalgisa's house with the help of the genie and then, with no help at all, to marry Esmeralda. But evil powers were in action.

Who’s in it. Per amore... per magia... stars Gianni Morandi as Aladino, Mina as Aichesiade, Sandra Milo as Algisa and Rosemary Dexter as Esmeralda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Per amore... per magia... 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 Per amore... per magia... page.

If you liked it. Fans of Per amore... per magia... tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.