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Black Magic

In a thrilling tale of betrayal and revenge, a hypnotist unleashes his extraordinary abilities to exact vengeance on the decadent court of King Louis XV, sparking a chain of events that will leave no one unscathed.

Alexander Dumas' novel tells the story of Joseph Balsamo, a gypsy boy seeking revenge against those who wronged him. After being tortured by Viscount de Montagne, Balsamo becomes a charlatan and uses his skills in hypnotism to gain wealth and fame under the name Count Cagliostro. He becomes embroiled in a plot to seize power in France and ultimately meets his downfall in a dramatic court scene.

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Info about Black Magic

Studio(s): Edward Small Productions, United Artists

Originally Released: United States, Aug 19, 1949

Production Countries: United States, Italy

Genres:Drama, Mystery, Romance