---
title: "The Magic Christian"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magic-christian-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24152
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Magic Christian (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magic-christian-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Magic Christian is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Commonwealth United Entertainment, Grand Films Limited. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A billionaire and a homeless man test how far money can buy."

### Why Watch
- Sharp satire on wealth and power
- Bold comedic premise with eccentric characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- The anti‑establishment tone may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for general audiences, though its anti‑establishment satire is aimed at adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: antiestablishmentarian, antitrust, antisocial

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joseph McGrath
- **Networks / Studios**: Commonwealth United Entertainment, Grand Films Limited

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Sellers** as *Sir Guy Grand KG, KC, CBE*
- **Ringo Starr** as *Youngman Grand, Esq.*
- **Isabel Jeans** as *Dame Agnes Grand*
- **Caroline Blakiston** as *Hon. Esther Grand*
- **Wilfrid Hyde-White** as *Captain Reginald K. Klaus*
- **Spike Milligan** as *Traffic Warden*
- **John Cleese** as *Director in Sotheby's*
- **Richard Attenborough** as *Oxford Coach*
- **John Le Mesurier** as *Sir John*
- **Raquel Welch** as *Priestess of the Whip*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Magic Christian released?
It premiered in 1969, with a US release on February 11, 1970.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The film is rated PG.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 32 minutes.

### Q: What themes does the film explore?
It satirically examines the idea that anything can be bought, reflecting anti‑establishment and antitrust tones.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Magic Christian — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24152)

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