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The Wizard of Loneliness

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The Wizard of Loneliness

Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.

5.8

1h 51m

1988

“Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.”

Synopsis

After his mother dies and father goes to fight in World War II, a young boy moves in with his aunt and uncle who live in the countryside. Lonely and unhappy, he starts believing he has super powers. Then a "dead" man shows up.

Director

Jenny Bowen

Drama

based on novel or bookworld war iivermontaunt nephew relationshipwoman director1940s

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Cast & Crew

Lukas Haas

Lukas Haas

as Wendall

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

as Sybil

Steve Hendrickson

as Fred

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

as Duffy Kahler

Alan Wright

as Conductor

Jeffrey Dreisbach

as Singing Soldier

Anne Pitoniak

as Cornelia

John Randolph

John Randolph

as Doc

Lance Guest

Lance Guest

as John T.

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