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The Magic Bubble

The Magic Bubble

An unforgettable comedy about a woman who forgot how old she was, and remembered how young she is.

19932.21h 31m

Overview

A middle-aged woman frees herself from the spirit-crushing influence of her husband by refusing to remember what her age is.

Directed by Alfredo Ringel
Written by Meridith Baer, Geof Prysirr
Produced by Deborah Ringel, Alfredo Ringel
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Top Cast

Diane Salinger

Diane Salinger

Julia

John Calvin

John Calvin

Charles

Colleen Camp

Colleen Camp

Deborah

Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

Grandma

George Clooney

George Clooney

Mac

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Doctor/Therapist

Shera Danese

Shera Danese

Letty

Nicholas Guest

Nicholas Guest

Dooley

Anthony Peck

Anthony Peck

Jake

Don Diamont

Don Diamont

Alfredo

Themes & Keywords

magicbaseballdysfunctional familyadvertising agencyage

About The Magic Bubble

The Magic Bubble is a comedy, drama, fantasy film released in 1993 exploring themes of magic, baseball, dysfunctional family, advertising agency, age. Directed by Alfredo Ringel, it stars Diane Salinger, John Calvin, Colleen Camp. A middle-aged woman frees herself from the spirit-crushing influence of her husband by refusing to remember what her age is.

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