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Release Year1978
Runtime0h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Family, Comedy
Votes1
DirectorNick De Noia
WritersNick De Noia
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAlex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp
About Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp
Alex is annoyed when he loses out on being picked as class president. When visiting a local antique shop he finds a magic lamp, with three singing Genies, who grant him three magical wishes.
Directed by Nick De Noia, Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp leans on a strong ensemble — Alex Paez, Jesse M. Cohen, Robin G. Cooley — 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 fantasy titles of 1978.
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