The Wizard

PG
1h 40m
1989
6.054 /10 (333)

It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.

Overview

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Italiano
Released Date: 1989-12-15

Top Billed Cast

Luke Edwards

Jimmy

Vince Trankina

Tate

Wendy Phillips

Christine

Dea McAllister

Counselor

Sam McMurray

Bateman

Beau Bridges

Sam

Fred Savage

Corey

Christian Slater

Nick

Will Seltzer

Putnam

Roy Conrad

Bus Clerk

Jenny Lewis

Haley

Roderick Dexter

Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man

Ray Bickel

Trucker #2

Chuck Skinner

Grease Monkey

W.K. Cowan

Salesman #1

William C. Thompson

Salesman #2

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