The Magic Boy's Easter

Mar 1, 1989

0h 25m

★ 8.0

Overview

12-year-old Josh has a crippling disease in his leg and is cynical about the abilities of his doctor to assist him. After a visit from a Magician, he has a vivid dream in which he discovers that he doesn't need to be alone and that miracles are real. His faith in Jesus Christ is renewed and Josh wakes up with confidence that a miracle can save his leg.

Genres

Drama

The Magic Boy's Easter Trailers

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Cast

Mordechai the Magician

Bernie Kopell

The Magic Boy

Chris Demetral

Joanna

Anne Marie McEvoy

Mother

Lori Lethin

Lazarus

Len Birman

The Servant

Jeff Corey

Soldier #3

Rick Zumwalt

Soldier #1

Gary Epper

Guard

Dennis Garber

Man

Niles Brewster

Apostle Peter

Douglas McEwan

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