Magic Sticks (film)
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| Directed by | Peter Keglevic |
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| Cinematography | Edward Kłosiński |
| Edited by | Darren Kloomok |
| Music by | George Kranz |
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| Language | English |
Magic Sticks is a 1987 West German-American comedy film directed by Peter Keglevic and starring George Kranz (who also co-wrote the film) and Kelly Curtis. It features one of Samuel L. Jackson's early film appearances.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]Penniless drummer Felix is down-and-out in New York City before he receives a pair of magical drumsticks as a gift, which make New Yorkers dance to their rhythm. Two gangsters sense a big score and plan to get rich with the help of the sticks, as Felix and his new girlfriend make their way through the metropolis.
Cast
[edit]- George Kranz as Felix
- Kelly Curtis as Shirley
- Chico Hamilton as Mr. Jazz
- David Margulies as Goldfarb
- Jack McGee as McShady
- John Gallagher as Trenchcoat
- Reginald VelJohnson as Licorice
- Joe Silver as Pawnbroker
- Samuel L. Jackson as Bum (as Sam Jackson)
- Mike Hodge as Lieutenant
- Kim Yancey as Desk Sergeant
- Mike Starr as Debt Collector (as Michael Starr)
- Lauren Tom as Redhead
- Stacy Haiduk as Laundromat Lady
Production
[edit]A West German-American co-production,[2][3] the film was shot in New York City in English, but never reached theaters in the U.S.; a German-language dub did get a commercial release.[2] The film features Samuel L. Jackson in one of his earliest roles as the bum who sells Felix the magical drumsticks.[2]
Evan Dunsky was an assistant director on the film. Dunsky would go on to become known for directing The Alarmist (1997).[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Mapp, Edward (January 28, 2008). African Americans and the Oscar: Decades of Struggle and Achievement. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 144. ISBN 979-8-216-32941-1.
- 1 2 3 4 Edwards, Gavin (October 26, 2021). Bad Motherfucker: The Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood. Grand Central Publishing. p. 76. ISBN 978-0-306-92430-9.
- ↑ "La actriz Kelly Curtis, hermana de Jamie Lee Curtis, fallece a los 69 años" [Actress Kelly Curtis, sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, dies at age 69]. La Voz de Galicia (in Spanish). May 31, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
Kelly Curtis trabajó junto a su hermana en Trading Places (1983), una comedia dirigida por John Landis, y protagonizó la alemana Magic Sticks (1987) y la italiana The Devil's Daughter (1991) [Kelly Curtis worked alongside her sister in Trading Places (1983), a comedy directed by John Landis, and starred in the German film Magic Sticks (1987) and the Italian film The Devil's Daughter (1991).]
- ↑ Allon, Yoram; Cullen, Del; Patterson, Hannah (2002). Contemporary North American Film Directors: A Wallflower Critical Guide. Wallflower Press. p. 146. ISBN 978-1-903364-52-9.
External links
[edit]- Magic Sticks at IMDb
