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The Mysterious Magician (1964): Cast

The Mysterious Magician (1964) movie poster

The Mysterious Magician is a 1964 comedy thriller starring Joachim Fuchsberger as Inspector Bryan Edgar Higgins, Siegfried Lowitz and Eddi Arent. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Mysterious Magician (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Thriller , Comedy , Crime
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mysterious Magician About?

The premise of The Mysterious Magician without spoilers.

The sister of the notorious, still‑at‑large criminal known as “The Hexer” is found dead. Scotland Yard’s Inspector Higgins is convinced the Hexer will emerge to avenge her, so he arranges an elaborate trap to finally apprehend him. But as more bodies appear, it seems the killer remains one step ahead and may slip away once more.

The Mysterious Magician Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • german actor playing foreigner
  • submarine
  • murder
  • mastermind
  • disguise
  • based on novel
  • great britain
  • murder investigation
  • british police
  • scotland yard
  • police detective
  • detective
+19 more
  • criminal mastermind
  • human trafficking
  • vigilante justice
  • vengeance
  • vigilante
  • police
  • criminal
  • criminal investigation
  • german actor playing british character
  • german actor playing english character
  • revenge
  • krimi
  • german shepherd dog
  • funeral
  • telephone booth
  • airport
  • london england
  • crooked lawyer
  • criminal gang
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Cast & crew

The Mysterious Magician Cast & Characters

Joachim Fuchsberger leads the cast as Inspector Bryan Edgar Higgins, with Siegfried Lowitz as Inspector Warren / Henry Arthur Milton and Eddi Arent as Finch.

Also Starring in The Mysterious Magician

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Videos

The Mysterious Magician Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Mysterious Magician (1964) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
  • Trailer The Mysterious Magician ≣ 1964 ≣ Trailer
Details

The Mysterious Magician Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Edgar Wallace - Der Hexer” and “The Wizard”.

Also known as
  • Edgar Wallace - Der Hexer
  • The Wizard
  • The Ringer
  • El mago contra Scotland Yard
  • Le défi du maltais
  • Маг
  • Potkazivac
  • El Brujo
  • O Mago (The Mysterious Magician)
  • 毁灭巫师
  • Le 5 vittime dell'assassino
  • Massemorderen fra Back-Street
+5 more
  • Kostaja Lontoosta
  • Hämnaren från London
  • De uitdaging van de maltees
  • A boszorkánymester
  • Morderen etterlater ingen spor

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FAQ

The Mysterious Magician FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mysterious Magician, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mysterious Magician?

The Mysterious Magician runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Mysterious Magician released?

The Mysterious Magician was released on August 21, 1964.

Who is in the cast of The Mysterious Magician?

The Mysterious Magician stars Joachim Fuchsberger as Inspector Bryan Edgar Higgins, Siegfried Lowitz as Inspector Warren / Henry Arthur Milton and Eddi Arent as Finch, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Mysterious Magician have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mysterious Magician has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Mysterious Magician in?

The original language of The Mysterious Magician is German.

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