Young Harry Houdini

James Orr
1987-03-14


6
120 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Wil Wheaton Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini Unowned
Jeffrey DeMunn Adult Harry Houdini Unowned
Kerri Green Calpernia Unowned
Barry Corbin Elmore Unowned
Roy Dotrice Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Unowned
J. Reuben Silverbird John Parker Unowned
José Ferrer Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi Unowned
Rossie Harris Theo Unowned
Phillip Brock Wesley Unowned
Michael Alldredge Yardbull Unowned
Sean McClory Sean O'Casey Unowned
Lee de Broux Marshall Unowned
Rita Zohar Mrs. Weiss Unowned
J.C. Quinn Slats Unowned
Mike Pniewski Large Miner Unowned
Mark Lonow Assistant Unowned
Byrne Piven Rabbi Weiss Unowned
Tony Becker Albert Unowned
Val Bettin Dr. Allworth Unowned
Alan David Gelman Bobby Unowned
Oliver Muirhead Bobby Unowned
Billy McComb Merlin Unowned
Arlee Reed Policeman Unowned