The Wizard
The Wizard

Movie·1989·1h 40m

The Wizard

It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.

Directed By

Todd Holland

Country

United States of America

Language

English

CineAI Pitch

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// overview

The Story

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

Producer

David Chisholm, Ken Topolsky

Cinematography

Robert D. Yeoman

Music

J. Peter Robinson

Editor

Tom Finan

Themes

californiavideo gamecompetitionbrotherutahnintendoon the roadroad moviepower glove

Production House

Universal Pictures
Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions

Audience Score

61%

345 votes

Skip14%
Timepass31%
Go for it36%
Perfection19%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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// cast

Cast

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Jimmy

Vince Trankina

Tate

Wendy Phillips

Wendy Phillips

Christine

Dea McAllister

Counselor

Sam McMurray

Sam McMurray

Bateman

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Sam

Fred Savage

Fred Savage

Corey

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Nick

Will Seltzer

Will Seltzer

Putnam

Roy Conrad

Bus Clerk

Jenny Lewis

Jenny Lewis

Haley

Roderick Dexter

Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man

Ray Bickel

Trucker #2

Chuck Skinner

Grease Monkey

W.K. Cowan

Salesman #1

William C. Thompson

Salesman #2

Sonny Dukes

Biker

T. Dan Hopkins

T. Dan Hopkins

Old Navajo

// crew

Crew

David Chisholm

Writer, Producer

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Director

Ken Topolsky

Producer

Lindsley Parsons Jr.

Executive Producer

J. Peter Robinson

J. Peter Robinson

Original Music Composer

Robert D. Yeoman

Robert D. Yeoman

Director of Photography

Tom Finan

Editor

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