The Wizard of Loneliness

Sep 2, 1988

1h 51m

★ 5.8

Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Virgin Vision

American Playhouse

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Cast

Wendall

Lukas Haas

Sybil

Lea Thompson

Fred

Steve Hendrickson

Duffy Kahler

Dylan Baker

Conductor

Alan Wright

Singing Soldier

Jeffrey Dreisbach

Cornelia

Anne Pitoniak

Doc

John Randolph

John T.

Lance Guest

Ercel

Andrea Matheson

Tom

Jeremiah Warner

Dot Svenson

Dorothy Yates

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