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Cast
Mike Jittlov
as Mike 'The Wizard' Jittlov
Paige Moore
as Cindy Lite / Dancer / Pretty Hitchhiker
Richard Kaye
as Harvey Bookman
Deven Chierighino
as Brian Lucas / Photographer (as David Conrad)
John Massari
as Steve Shostakovich / Photographer
Philip Michael Thomas
as Policeman Mickey Polanko
Steve Brodie
as Lucky Straeker
Lynda Aldon
as Policewoman Minnie Smith
Gary Schwartz
as Canadian Thug
Frank LaLoggia
as American Thug
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1989
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama, Comedy, Adventure
Votes30
DirectorMike Jittlov
WritersMike Jittlov
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Wizard of Speed and Time
About The Wizard of Speed and Time
A Hollywood filmmaker makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownst to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use. Luckily, our film creator gets the help of his friends.
Directed by Mike Jittlov, The Wizard of Speed and Time leans on a strong ensemble — Mike Jittlov, Paige Moore, Richard Kaye — 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 drama titles of 1989.
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