Cast
Wil Wheaton
as Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Adult Harry Houdini
Kerri Green
as Calpernia
Barry Corbin
as Elmore
Roy Dotrice
as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
J. Reuben Silverbird
as John Parker
José Ferrer
as Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi
Rossie Harris
as Theo
Phillip Brock
as Wesley
Michael Alldredge
as Yardbull
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1987
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie
Votes4
DirectorJames Orr
WritersJim Cruickshank, James Orr
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsYoung Harry Houdini
About Young Harry Houdini
This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss and his father wanted him to become a locksmith. But he ran away and joined the traveling show of Dr. Grimaldi, where he learned the tricks of a magician and a little mystery from his Indian assistant, too.
Directed by James Orr, Young Harry Houdini leans on a strong ensemble — Wil Wheaton, Jeffrey DeMunn, Kerri Green — 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 1987.
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