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The Wizard

The Wizard

It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.

19896.01h 40m

Overview

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

Directed by Todd Holland
Written by David Chisholm
Produced by David Chisholm, Ken Topolsky
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $14.3M

Top Cast

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Jimmy

V

Vince Trankina

Tate

Wendy Phillips

Wendy Phillips

Christine

D

Dea McAllister

Counselor

Sam McMurray

Sam McMurray

Bateman

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Sam

Fred Savage

Fred Savage

Corey

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Nick

Will Seltzer

Will Seltzer

Putnam

R

Roy Conrad

Bus Clerk

Themes & Keywords

californiavideo gamecompetitionbrotherutahnintendoon the roadroad moviepower glove

About The Wizard

The Wizard is a adventure, comedy, drama, family film released in 1989 exploring themes of california, video game, competition, brother, utah, nintendo. Directed by Todd Holland, it stars Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina, Wendy Phillips. A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

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