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The Magus   1968         N/R, 116 min. Genre: Drama / Fantasy Director: Guy Green   Cast: Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Candice Bergen, Anna Karina, Paul Stassino, Julian Glover, Takis Emmanuel, George Pastell, Daniele Noel, Jerome Willis, Ethel Farrugia, Andreas Malandrinos, Anthony Newlands, Corin Redgrave   Based on John Fowles' novel, this is the story of English teacher Nicholas Urfe (Michael Caine) and his strange odyssey on a Greek isle. Nicholas accepts a professorship on the isle of Phravous and meets the mysterious Conchis (Anthony Quinn) and his lover Lily (Candice Bergen). Nicholas is attracted to Lily, but when his ex-girlfriend Anne (Anna Karina) comes to the isle to visit him, they begin their affair anew. After Anne flies home, Nicholas learns that she has committed suicide. Now, Nicholas is showing signs of bizarre behavior. He confronts Conchis, blames him for Anne's death, and the mystery deepens. Cast Michael Caine Nicholas Urfe Anthony Quinn Maurice Conchis Candice Bergen Lily Anna Karina Anne Paul Stassino Meli Julian Glover Anton Takis Emmanuel Kapetan George Pastell Priest Daniele Noel Soula Jerome Willis "False" German Officer Ethel Farrugia Maria Andreas Malandrinos Goatherd Anthony Newlands Party Host Corin Redgrave Capt. Wimmel