Drama · United States of America · 1988 · 1h 51m

The Wizard of Loneliness

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Director
Jenny Bowen
Cast
Lukas Haas as Wendall Lea Thompson as Sybil Steve Hendrickson as Fred Dylan Baker as Duffy Kahler Alan Wright as Conductor Jeffrey Dreisbach as Singing Soldier
Crew
Richard Bowen — Director of Photography Lisa Day — Editor Michel Colombier — Original Music Composer Nancy Larson — Screenplay John Nichols — Novel Thom Tyson — Producer
Tagline

Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookworld war iivermontaunt nephew relationshipwoman director1940s
Key Collaborators
Jenny Bowen Director Richard Bowen Director of Photography Lisa Day Editor Michel Colombier Original Music Composer Nancy Larson Screenplay John Nichols Novel Thom Tyson Producer Jeffrey Beecroft Production Design Stephanie Maslansky Costume Design
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