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The Young Magician (1987)

Movie ★ 6.4 95 min

Fantasy Family

A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he has no interest in athletics. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his powers. Things change when a national emergency arises and the government asks him to help. After success he becomes a hero and is accepted by all. Written by Polish Cinema Database.

Waldemar Dziki Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 1, 1987
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0092806
Country
,
Studio
, Les Productions La Fête

Cast

Rusty Jedwab Piotr Meller Edward Garson Aleksander Daria Trafankowska Daria Trafankowska Piotr's Mother Mariusz Benoit Mariusz Benoit Piotr's Father Władysław Kowalski Police Chief Natasza Maraszek Małgosia Tomasz Klimasiewicz Michał Jan Machulski Jan Machulski Colonel Maria Robaszkiewicz Jacek's Mother Maciej Szary Maciej Szary Jacek's Father Danuta Kowalska Danuta Kowalska Małgosia's Mother Grażyna Szapołowska Grażyna Szapołowska Michał's Mother Andrzej Szczepkowski Andrzej Szczepkowski Headmaster Andrzej Blumenfeld Andrzej Blumenfeld Piotr's Teacher Wojciech Asiński Bus Driver (uncredited) Ewa Biała Ewa Biała Nurse (uncredited) Zbigniew Bielski Zbigniew Bielski Barkeeper (uncredited) Jan Hencz Jan Hencz Professor (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Young Magician about?
A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he has no interest in athletics. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his powers. Things change when a national emergency arises and the government asks him to help. After success he becomes a hero and is accepted by all. Written by Polish Cinema Database.
Who directed The Young Magician?
The Young Magician was directed by Waldemar Dziki.
Who stars in The Young Magician?
The Young Magician stars Rusty Jedwab, Edward Garson, Daria Trafankowska, Mariusz Benoit.
When was The Young Magician released?
The Young Magician is a 1987 fantasy, family film.
Where can I watch The Young Magician?
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