Young Harry Houdini (1987)
This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss and his father wanted him to become a locksmith. But he ran away and joined the traveling show of Dr. Grimaldi, where he learned the tricks of a magician and a little mystery from his Indian assistant, too.
Director: James Orr
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: March 14, 1987
Cast
- Wil Wheaton - Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini
- Jeffrey DeMunn - Adult Harry Houdini
- Kerri Green - Calpernia
- Barry Corbin - Elmore
- Roy Dotrice - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- J. Reuben Silverbird - John Parker
- José Ferrer - Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi
- Rossie Harris - Theo
- Phillip Brock - Wesley
- Michael Alldredge - Yardbull
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Orr
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Young Harry Houdini about?
- This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss and his father wanted him to become a locksmith. But he ran away and joined the traveling show of Dr. Grimaldi, where he learned the tricks of a magician and a little mystery from his Indian assistant, too.
- Who directed Young Harry Houdini?
- Young Harry Houdini was directed by James Orr.
- Who stars in Young Harry Houdini?
- Young Harry Houdini stars Wil Wheaton, Jeffrey DeMunn, Kerri Green, Barry Corbin, Roy Dotrice, J. Reuben Silverbird.
- How long is Young Harry Houdini?
- Young Harry Houdini has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Young Harry Houdini?
- Young Harry Houdini is a Comedy, TV Movie film.