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Lost Empires (1986)

1986-10-24 · 1h 0m · EN
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In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Travelling from one city to the next, assisting at conjuring acts and disappearing acts, Richard comes to know romance, politics, and high adventure. The next year, in a true and terrifying vanishing act, the guns of August blast away that world forever.

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Ian CurteisWriterAlan GrintDirector, Writer

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Colin FirthColin FirthRichard HerncastleJohn CastleJohn CastleNick OllantonLaurence OlivierLaurence OlivierHarry BurrardBeatie EdneyBeatie EdneyNancy EllisBrian GloverBrian GloverTommy BeamishCarmen du SautoyCarmen du SautoyJulie BlaneGillian BevanGillian BevanCissie MapesPamela StephensonPamela StephensonLily FarrisAlfred MarksAlfred MarksOtto MergenPatricia QuinnPatricia QuinnDoris TingleyJim CarterJim CarterInspector CrabbMike EdmondsMike EdmondsBarney

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What is Lost Empires about?

In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Travelling from one city to the next, assisting at conjuring acts and disappearing acts, Richard comes to know romance, politics, and high adventure. The next year, in a true and terrifying vanishing act, the guns of August blast away that world forever.

How long is Lost Empires?

Lost Empires has a runtime of 60 minutes.