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Is Anybody There?

Is Anybody There?

20096.31h 35m

Overview

A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.

Directed by John Crowley
Written by Peter Harness
Produced by David Heyman, Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf
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Top Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Clarence

Bill Milner

Bill Milner

Edward

David Morrissey

David Morrissey

Dad

Anne-Marie Duff

Anne-Marie Duff

Mum

Rosemary Harris

Rosemary Harris

Elsie

Ralph Riach

Ralph Riach

Clive

Linzey Cocker

Linzey Cocker

Tanya

Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs

Prudence

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

Reg

Sylvia Syms

Sylvia Syms

Lilian

Themes & Keywords

dementiaretirement homeseaside town1980smagicianadult child friendship

About Is Anybody There?

Is Anybody There? is a drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of dementia, retirement home, seaside town, 1980s, magician, adult child friendship. Directed by John Crowley, it stars Michael Caine, Bill Milner, David Morrissey. A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.

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