Cagliostro, an Italian adventurer rises through the French aristocracy on account of his magical tricks, medical knowledge and ability to foretell the future. When he falls from grace after a divination that predicts a dire future for Marie Antoinette, he sets in motion a plan that will result in revenge, but at a great price.
If you have a free evening and don't mind reading some title cards, you should probably check out Cagliostro. It’s one of those big, chunky silent epics that feels like it cost a fortune to make back in 1929. 🎬 People who love huge costumes and dramatic staring contests will really dig this. If you’re the type who ge...
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"If you have a free evening and don't mind reading some title cards, you should probably check out Cagliostro. It’s one of those big, chunky silent epics that feels like it cost a fortune to make back in 1929. 🎬 People who love huge costumes and dramatic staring contests will really dig this. If you’re the type who gets bored if something doesn't explode every ten minutes, you'll probably hate it though. Hans Stüwe plays Cagliostro and he has this face that is just perfect for silent movies. H..."
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