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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy
Votes277
DirectorSean McGinly
WritersSean McGinly
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Great Buck Howard
About The Great Buck Howard
When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.
Directed by Sean McGinly, The Great Buck Howard leans on a strong ensemble — John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2008.
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