The Wizard (1989)

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6.1	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Todd Holland

Starring (View all)

Luke Edwards
Jimmy Woods / The Wizard

Vince Trankina
Tate

Wendy Phillips
Christine Bateman

Dea McAllister
Counselor

Sam McMurray
Bateman

Beau Bridges
Sam Woods

Fred Savage
Corey Woods

Christian Slater
Nick Woods

Written by

David Chisholm
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Universal Presents "Nintendo 1989: The Movie"

13 years, 9 months ago at Aug 16 5:27

DANE YOUSSEF

by Dane Youssef

For those precious few of you who are reading this and don't know--I know I'm preaching to the built-in choir here, but there's always a few who may be a little unclear, vauge or just got the wrong address.

"THE WIZARD" isn't any moniker or fun new twist on the classic story of a little girl from Kansas who gets caught in a tornado an... read more

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This is the story of a young boy named Jimmy Woods who has suffered from a serious mental disorder ever since his twin sister died in a young age. One day, Jimmy discovers he has a natural talent for playing lots of video games. Jimmy and his two friends run away from home and hitch cross country in Los Angeles to compete in the ultimate video game championship.

Release date: 15 December 1989

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