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.
Credits
Young Harry Houdini Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Wil Wheaton
He was 14, now 52 years old
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as Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini |
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Jeffrey DeMunn
He was 39, now 77 years old
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as Adult Harry Houdini |
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Barry Corbin
He was 46, now 84 years old
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as Elmore |
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José Ferrer
He was 75, 80 years old when he died
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as Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi |
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Roy Dotrice
He was 63, 94 years old when he died
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as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
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Kerri Green
She was 20, now 57 years old
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as Calpernia |
Young Harry Houdini Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Jim Cruickshank as Writer. He was 45 (69) years old when He died
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Writing |
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James Orr as Director. He was 33 (now 71) years old
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Directing |
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James Orr as Writer. He was 33 (now 71) years old
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Writing |
