Movie·1986·1h 54m
The Boy Who Could Fly
A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?
Country
United States of America
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The Story
Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.
Producer
Gary Adelson
Cinematography
Adam Holender
Music
Bruce Broughton
Editor
Patrick Kennedy
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
145 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Lucy Deakins
Milly
Jay Underwood
Eric
Fred Savage
Louis
Bonnie Bedelia
Charlene
Colleen Dewhurst
Mrs. Sherman
Fred Gwynne
Uncle Hugo
Jason Priestley
Gary
Cameron Bancroft
Joe
Janet MacLachlan
Mrs. D'Gregario
Mindy Cohn
Geneva
Jennifer Michas
Mona
Michelle Bardeaux
Erin
Aura Pithart
Colette
Chris Arnold
Sonny
Sean Kelso
Bad Boy
Meredith Bain Woodward
Female Administrator
Raimund Stamm
Attendant #1
Dan Zale
Attendant #2
// crew
Crew
Nick Castle
Director, Writer
Gary Adelson
Producer
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
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