The Wizard of Loneliness | |
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Directed by | Anne Riley |
Produced by | Thom Tyson |
Written by | Nancy Larson Jenny Bowen |
Based on |
The Wizard of Loneliness by John Nichols |
Starring |
Lukas Haas Lea Thompson Lance Guest Dylan Baker John Randolph |
Cinematography | Richard Bowen |
Edited by | Lisa Day |
Production
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Virgin Vision
American Playhouse Theatrical Films |
Distributed by | Skouras Pictures |
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Running time
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111 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $144,566 |
The Wizard of Loneliness is a 1988 American drama film based on the 1966 book of the same name by John Nichols. It is notable for being the first film that David Moscow was cast in.
Young Wendall Oler is sent to live with his Aunt Sybil and Uncle John when his 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.