Young Harry Houdini
Originally released in 1987. Young Harry Houdini is a comedy/tv movie film. directed by James Orr. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Wil Wheaton, Jeffrey DeMunn, and Kerri Green
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Wil Wheaton
as Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Adult Harry Houdini
Kerri Green
as Calpernia
Barry Corbin
as Elmore
Roy Dotrice
as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
J. Reuben Silverbird
as John Parker
José Ferrer
as Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi
Rossie Harris
as Theo
Phillip Brock
as Wesley
Michael Alldredge
as Yardbull
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Harry Houdini about?
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 t...
Who directed Young Harry Houdini?
Young Harry Houdini was directed by James Orr.
How long is Young Harry Houdini?
Young Harry Houdini has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Young Harry Houdini released?
Young Harry Houdini was released on March 14, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Young Harry Houdini?
The main cast of Young Harry Houdini includes Wil Wheaton, Jeffrey DeMunn, Kerri Green, Barry Corbin, Roy Dotrice.