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The Wizard of Loneliness (1988)

The Wizard of Loneliness
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Synopsis
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, All Movie Guide

Cast

Dylan Baker Duffy Kahler
Lance Guest John T.
Lukas Haas Wendall Olet
Anne Pitoniak Cornelia
John Randolph Doc
Lea Thompson Sybil

Production Crew

John Nichols Book Author
Mitchell Dubin Camera Operator
Pat McCorkle Casting
Richard Bowen Cinematographer
Philip Porcella Co-producer
Thom Tyson Co-producer
Michel Colombier Composer (Music Score)
Stephanie Maslansky Costume Designer
Jenny Bowen Director
Lisa Day Editor
Michelle Ross Makeup
Lidsay Law Producer
Philip Porcella Producer
Thom Tyson Producer
Jeffrey Beecroft Production Designer
Helen Pollak Production Manager
Jenny Bowen Screenwriter
Nancy Larson Screenwriter
Douglas Axtell Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1988
Runtime: 110
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
American Playhouse Theatrical Films
Skouras Pictures
Virgin Vision

Release
September 02, 1988 (USA)
by Skouras Pictures