The Magic Christian

The Magic Christian

The Magic Christian is: antiestablishmentarian, antibellum, antitrust, antiseptic, antibiotic, antisocial & antipasto.

PG 1969 · 92 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.

Directed by Joseph McGrath · Written by Joseph McGrath

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