The Young Magician (1987)
Peter has magical powers. Now all he has to do is learn how to make them work!
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.
Director: Waldemar Dziki
Genre: Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: August 1, 1987
Cast
- Rusty Jedwab - Piotr Meller
- Edward Garson - Aleksander
- Daria Trafankowska - Piotr's Mother
- Mariusz Benoit - Piotr's Father
- Władysław Kowalski - Police Chief
- Natasza Maraszek - Małgosia
- Tomasz Klimasiewicz - Michał
- Jan Machulski - Colonel
- Maria Robaszkiewicz - Jacek's Mother
- Maciej Szary - Jacek's Father
Screenplay
- Waldemar Dziki (Screenplay)
Music: Krzesimir Dębski, Howard Forman
Cinematography: Wit Dąbal
Editing: André Corriveau
Production: Studio Filmowe Tor, Les Productions La Fête
Country: Poland, Canada
Language: English, Français, Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Waldemar Dziki
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, Władysław Kowalski, Natasza Maraszek.
- How long is The Young Magician?
- The Young Magician has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Young Magician?
- The Young Magician is a Fantasy, Family film.
- Where was The Young Magician produced?
- The Young Magician was produced in Poland, Canada.