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Magic (1978)

A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.

Released Nov. 8, 1978 107 min 17+

Genres: Drama, Horror

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Production Companies: Joseph E. Levine Productions, 20th Century Fox

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 107 min.
Released: Nov. 8, 1978
Digital Release: March 26, 2021
Status: Released
Budget: $7,000,000
Revenue: $23,800,000
Certification: R / 17+

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