Young Harry Houdini(1987)
Young Harry Houdini 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.
Young Harry Houdini (1987) is a comedy and tv movie film directed by James Orr, released on March 14, 1987 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Wil Wheaton, Jeffrey DeMunn, Kerri Green and Barry Corbin. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- James Orr
- Writers:
- Jim Cruickshank, James Orr
- Status:
- Released
Young Harry Houdini Cast & Crew
Main 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
J. Reuben Silverbird
as John Parker
José Ferrer
as Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi
Rossie Harris
as Theo
Phillip Brock
as Wesley
Michael Alldredge
as Yardbull
Sean McClory
as Sean O'Casey
Lee de Broux
as Marshall
Key crew
Directed by James Orr, written by Jim Cruickshank and James Orr.
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Young Harry Houdini Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Young Harry Houdini – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Young Harry Houdini online?
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Who stars in Young Harry Houdini?
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The main cast of Young Harry Houdini (1987) includes Wil Wheaton, Jeffrey DeMunn, Kerri Green, Barry Corbin and Roy Dotrice. The film was directed by James Orr. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Young Harry Houdini released?
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Young Harry Houdini was released on March 14, 1987 and runs for 2h.
Is Young Harry Houdini worth watching?
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Young Harry Houdini (1987) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.