Synopsis:
This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss and his father wanted him to become a locksmith. But he ran away and joined the traveling show of Dr. Grimaldi, where he learned the tricks of a magician and a little mystery from his Indian assistant, too.
Directed by: | James Orr |
---|---|
Written by: | James Orr & Jim Cruickshank |
Release date: | 1987-03-14 |
Runtime: | 120 minutes |
Cast:
Wil Wheaton
Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini
Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini
Jeffrey DeMunn
Adult Harry Houdini
Adult Harry Houdini
Kerri Green
Calpernia
Calpernia
Barry Corbin
Elmore
Elmore
Roy Dotrice
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
J. Reuben Silverbird
John Parker
John Parker
Advertisements:
Blu-rays, DVDs & more
eBay affliate link
Art of the Movies
Buy posters on MoviePoster.com
We may receive a small commission if you buy via on of these links.
![](/images/icons/logos/amazon.png)
![](/images/icons/logos/ebay.png)
![](/images/icons/logos/artofthemovies.png)
![](/images/icons/logos/moviepostercom.png)