Review of The Magic Christian (1969) by Trevor M — 18 Jul 2007

While there's not really any plot to this one, and there's no mocking of Christianity, this is an amusing and bizarre little gem.

This review of The Magic Christian (1969) was written by Trevor M on 18 Jul 2007.

The Magic Christian has generally received mixed reviews.

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