The Young Magician (1987)
Cudowne dziecko (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 46min
- Drama, Family
- 19 Apr 1987 (France)
- Movie
A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he wasn't given ice time in the big hockey game. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he...
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- 3 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast
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Rusty Jedwab | ... |
Peter
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Natasza Maraszek | ... |
Margaret
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Edward Garson | ... |
Alexander
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Tomasz Klimasiewicz | ... |
Mike
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| Daria Trafankowska | ... |
Peter's Mother
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| Mariusz Benoit | ... |
Peter's Father
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| Wladyslaw Kowalski | ... |
Inspector
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| Jan Machulski | ... |
Colonel
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Maciej Szary | ... |
Jack's Father
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Maria Robaszkiewicz | ... |
Jack's Mother
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| Danuta Kowalska | ... |
Margaret's Mother
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| Grazyna Szapolowska | ... |
Mike's Mother
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| Andrzej Szczepkowski | ... |
Headmaster
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| Andrzej Blumenfeld | ... |
Teacher
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| Wojciech Mann | ... |
Philharmonic Director
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| Jan Hencz | ... |
Doctor
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| Piotr Krukowski | ... |
Doctor's Assistant
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Ewa Biala | ... |
Nurse
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Maria Wawrzak | ... |
Twin Sister
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Monika Wawrzak | ... |
Twin Sister
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Monika Maraszek | ... |
Bispectacle Girl
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Monika Domowicz | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| Boguslawa Pawelec | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Piotr Polk | ... |
Male Nurse (uncredited)
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| Zbigniew Suszynski | ... |
Spectator at the Philharmonic Hall (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Waldemar Dziki | ||
Written by
| Waldemar Dziki | ... | () |
Produced by
| Rock Demers | ... | producer |
| Krzysztof Zanussi | ... | producer |
Music by
| Krzesimir Debski | ||
Cinematography by
| Wit Dabal | ||
Editing by
| André Corriveau | ||
Editorial Department
| Christine Denault | ... | assistant editor (as Christine Deneault) |
| Eva Jaworska | ... | assistant editor (as Ewa Jaworska) |
Production Design by
| Violette Daneau | ||
| Andrzej Halinski | ||
| Andrzej Przedworski | ||
| Jerzy Sajko | ||
Production Management
| Arkadiusz Orlowski | ... | assistant production manager |
| Michal Szczerbic | ... | production manager |
| Jacek Szeligowski | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Witold Holtz | ... | first assistant director |
| Tadeusz Proc | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Jo Caron | ... | foley recordist (as Jocelyn Caron) |
| Michel Charron | ... | sound recordist |
| Alain Clavier | ... | sound special effects |
| Louise Coté | ... | sound editor (as Louise Côté) |
| Michel Descombes | ... | sound mixer |
| Diane Douville | ... | assistant foley artist |
| Jérôme Décarie | ... | assistant foley artist |
| André Gagnon | ... | sound mixer |
| Claude Langlois | ... | sound designer / sound editor |
| Viateur Paiement | ... | foley artist |
| Myriam Poirier | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Serge Viau | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Louis Craig | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dariusz Kuc | ... | camera operator |
| Stanislaw Matuszewski | ... | assistant camera |
| Zdzislaw Najda | ... | camera operator |
| Krzysztof Wellman | ... | still photographer |
Additional Crew
| Roman Blocki | ... | dubbing sound operator |
| Louise Bélanger | ... | assistant to producer: Canada |
| Marie-Claude Hébert | ... | production accountant: Canada |
| Bernard Lamy | ... | production accountant |
| K. Myszkowska | ... | dubbing production manager |
| Urszula Sieroslawska | ... | dubbing director |
| Anna Szatkowska | ... | dubbing editor |
| Przemyslaw Wasowicz | ... | voice dubbing: Rusty Jedwab |
| Marcin Wieczorkiewicz | ... | voice dubbing: Edward Garson |
Production Companies
- Les Productions La Fête Inc.
- Zespol Filmowy "Tor"
- Téléfilm Canada (with the participation of)
- Société Radio-Canada (with the participation of)
- CFCF-TV (with the participation of)
Distributors
- Przedsiebiorstwo Dystrybucji Filmów (1987) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Image Organization (1987) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Neaniko Plano (2004) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Attraction Distribution (2005) (World-wide)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Cinéma Plus Vidéo (1988) (Canada) (video)
- Entertainment World (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- Family Home Entertainment (FHE) (1988) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- David Novek & Associates (public relations)
- Modulations (sound transfers)
- Animabec (titles)
- Film Opticals (opticals)
- Sonolab (final mix)
Storyline
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A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he wasn't given ice time in the big hockey game. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his powers. Things change when a national emergency arises and the government asks him to help. After success he becomes a hero and is accepted by all.
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | References Kojak (1973). See more » |