directed by: Joseph McGrath, year: 1969
actors: Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr

The Magic Christian is a satirical black comedy film that lampoons the absurdity of greed and the corrupting power of money. Centered on the eccentric millionaire Sir Guy Grand and his adopted heir, Youngman Grand, the film explores their antics as they use wealth to manipulate and expose the moral shortcomings of society. With its surreal and irreverent humor, the movie is a critique of capitalism and societal norms during the counterculture era.

Hippie Movement, Comedy, Satire, Black Comedy, Counterculture, Capitalism