Review of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) by Louise D — 27 Mar 2016

Fantastic summing up documentary, leaving you wanting more. Could have even 3 hours long and still not overstayed its welcome.

This review of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) was written by Louise D on 27 Mar 2016.

Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles has generally received positive reviews.

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