Magic (1978 film) A Terrifying Love Story Magic is a 1978 American psychological horror film starring Anthony Hopkins (Dr Hannibal Lecter) , Ann-Margret (Viva Las Vegas and Grumpy Old Men) and Burgess Meredith (The Penguin Mickey Goldmill) The film, which was directed by Richard Attenborough (John Hammond), is based on a screenplay by William Goldman, who also wrote the novel upon which it was based. The score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith (composer on Star Trek, Rambo and The Omen) . Plot: Af