The Wizard of Loneliness (1988)
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In this film, based on the novel by John Nichols, young Wendall Olet (Lukas Haas) is sent to live with his Aunt Sybil (Lea Thompson) and Uncle John (Lance Guest) when is father is called on to fight in World War II. Lonely and unhappy, Wendall harbors the delusion that he possesses amazing powers… More In this film, based on the novel by John Nichols, young Wendall Olet (Lukas Haas) is sent to live with his Aunt Sybil (Lea Thompson) and Uncle John (Lance Guest) when is father is called on to fight in World War II. Lonely and unhappy, Wendall harbors the delusion that he possesses amazing powers and becomes involved in some family secrets. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.
- Directed By
- H. Anne Riley, Jenny Bowen
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Sep 2, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Virgin Vision
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
The gravity and gaiety of the film makes its coming-of-age theme quite special.
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Cast
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Lukas Haasas Wendall Olet -
Lea Thompsonas Sybil -
Lance Guestas John T.
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John Randolphas Doc -
Dylan Bakeras Duffy Kahler -
Anne Pitoniakas Cornelia
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