In the 1950s, a pretty magician's apprentice travels to Mexico to escape her boyfriend, a wealthy politician, and to find a Mayan shaman who will teach her the ancient principles of magic.
Acting
Fonda commits to every absurd moment with deadpan grace.
Costume
1950s magician-chic and desert wanderer looks, impeccably odd.
Director
Clare Peploe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Crowe filmed this right before L.A. Confidential; he reportedly took the role because he wanted to work in Mexico and learn magic tricks.
The film was notoriously re-edited without Peploe's input after poor test screenings, which explains the tonal whiplash between noir, comedy, and mystical romance.
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