The Magician

Director: SCOTT RYAN

A doc on the everyday dealings and preoccupations of a tough but sympathetic hitman – a sometimes hilarious and always deadpan stiking debut from Aussie iconoclast Scott Ryan.

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Cast: Scott Ryan, Ben Walker, Massimiliano Andrighetto 

2006

Australia.

The Magician follows charismatic, yet volatile hitman Ray Shoesmith (Ryan) around Melbourne while he is being filmed by a friend and neighbour. As he goes about his chilling business - threatening violence and in some cases making good on those threats - the camera continues to roll, fuelled by offbeat conversation, dark humour and emotional crises.