The Magic Christian is a 1969 British satirical comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath and starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr. The film is based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Terry Southern and focuses on the eccentric adventures of Sir Guy Grand (Sellers) and his newly adopted son, Youngman (Starr).
Sir Guy Grand, who is the richest man in the world, decides to use his wealth to expose the corrupt and greedy nature of society. He adopts Youngman, a homeless man he discovers sleeping on a park bench, and together they embark on a series of outrageous pranks, using their wealth to bribe people into doing bizarre and humiliating things.
They start by tipping a boat filled with sewage onto a group of wealthy people attending a party. They then attend a high society fashion show and purchase every item on display for ridiculous prices, causing chaos among the designers and models.
They also bribe a group of people to jump into a swimming pool filled with chocolate and cream, causing a riot. They even bribe a boxing champion to take a dive in the middle of a fight.
The film is a hilarious and scathing commentary on the power of money and the corrupt nature of society. It features an all-star cast, including John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Raquel Welch, and Richard Attenborough.
Overall, The Magic Christian is a satirical masterpiece that still resonates today, as it exposes the absurdity and hypocrisy of the world we live in.
