CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 1h 51m · PG-13

The Wizard of Loneliness

Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.

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After his mother dies and father goes to fight in World War II, a young boy moves in with his aunt and uncle who live in the countryside. Lonely and unhappy, he starts believing he has super powers. Then a "dead" man shows up.

Directed byJenny Bowen

Play
Status
Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
EN
Released
September 2, 1988
Studios
American PlayhouseVirgin Vision

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Lukas Haas

Lukas Haas

Wendall

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Sybil

Steve Hendrickson

Fred

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Duffy Kahler

Alan Wright

Conductor

Jeffrey Dreisbach

Singing Soldier

Anne Pitoniak

Cornelia

John Randolph

John Randolph

Doc

Lance Guest

Lance Guest

John T.

Andrea Matheson

Ercel

Creative team
Directed by
Jenny Bowen
Written by
Nancy Larson
Produced by
Thom Tyson

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