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The Astrologer

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1976 · 77 min Drama Crime
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Craig Alexander, a con-man "psychic" on the carnival circuit receives the opportunity to pilfer some legendary rubies in Kenya. His luck holds and he winds up the sole beneficiary of the ill-gotten wealth, which he parlays into an astrological broadcasting empire. But once he reaches the top, there's only one direction he can go...

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Year 1976
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Crime
Director Craig Denney
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (15 votes)

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The film constructs a sharp satire on the corrupting nature of success, relying on the rapid ascent and inevitable unraveling of its con-man protagonist. It explores the dark underbelly of a self-made empire built on deception and stolen gems.

What lingers after the final frame is a cynical, almost noir-ish reflection on the illusions we buy and sell. The journey from carnival tents to a broadcasting throne is a captivating descent. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Craig Denney

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Best viewed as a slow-burn, cynical character study with a crime drama edge.

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