The Wizard (1989)
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In this comedy, Corey Woods (Fred Savage) sneaks his emotionally disturbed little brother, Jimmy (Luke Edwards) out of the home he has been placed in, and sets off on a trip across the country. Along the way they team up with young Haley (Jenny Lewis), and together they discover that the silent Jimmy has a gift for playing video games. With this newfound information, the trio sets off for a video game competition in California, pursued by a number of concerned relatives. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Fred Savage, Beau Bridges, (more)
- Director(s):
- Todd Holland
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Wizard
In this comedy, Corey Woods (Fred Savage) sneaks his emotionally disturbed little brother, Jimmy (Luke Edwards) out of the home he has been placed in, and sets off on a trip across the country. Along the way they team up with young Haley (Jenny Lewis), and together they discover that the silent Jimmy has a gift for playing video games. With this newfound information, the trio sets off for a video game competition in California, pursued by a number of concerned relatives. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of The Wizard
- Fred Savage - Corey Woods
- Christian Slater - Nick Woods
- Jenny Lewis - Haley
- Sam McMurray - Bateman
- Preston Scott Lee - Tough Teen
- Terri Lynn Neish - Poolside Waitress
- Gene Skillen - Stickman
- Thomas Stanczyk - Rick, the Video Counselor
- Lee Arenberg - Armageddon Registrar
- Roy Conrad - Bus Clerk
- Beth Grant - Diner Manager
- Gregor Hesse - Younger Boy
- Dea McAllister - Counselor
- Jason Oliver - Tough Teen
- Blair Anthony - Hotel Security
- David D'Ovidio - Armageddon Official
- Sonny Dukes - Biker
- Valana C. Hatter - Diner Waitress
- Tom Kerley - Pinball Teen
- Beau Bridges - Sam Woods
- Luke Edwards - Jimmy Woods
- Will Seltzer - Putnam
- Wendy Phillips - Christine
- Rowdy Metzger - Tough Teen
- Jim Pirri - Studio Tour Guide
- Chuck Skinner - Grease Monkey
- Jackey Vinson - Lucas
- Ray Bickel - Trucker
- Roderick Dexter - Trucker #1
- Stephen Grives - Armageddon Announcer
- Vincent Leahr - Tate
- Frank McRae - Spanky
- William Thompson - Salesman
- W.K. Cowan - Salesman
- Marisa de Simone - Mora Grissom
- Zed James Frizzelle - Lucas' Buddy
- T. Dan Hopkins - Old Navajo
- Jacqueline Lear - Bubblegum Girl
- Director(s):
- Todd Holland
- Writer(s):
- David Chisholm
- Producer(s):
- Lindsley Parsons, Jr.
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Mild Violence, Violence, Adult Language, Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Family & Kids
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