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The Great Buck Howard (2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Apr 10, 2009 · The Great Buck Howard: Directed by Sean McGinly. With John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Ricky Jay. A young man, much to the chagrin of his father, becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Sean McGinly
- 2009-04-10
The Great Buck Howard is a 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by Sean McGinly that stars Colin Hanks and John Malkovich. Tom Hanks also appears as the father of his real-life son's character. The character Buck Howard is inspired by the mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, whose popularity was at its height in the 1970s.
When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.
The Great Buck Howard features a talented cast bringing life to the characters. John Malkovich portrays Buck Howard, Emily Blunt appears as Valerie Brennan, Steve Zahn takes on the role of Kenny, Tom Hanks plays Mr. Gable, Colin Hanks portrays Troy Gabel, Patrick Fischler embodies Michael Perry, Ricky Jay is seen as Gil Bellamy, and Griffin ...
Powered by JustWatch. Is there anyone better than John Malkovich at barely containing his temper? He gravitates toward characters who do not suffer fools lightly, and that would include the Great Buck Howard, who once was Johnny Carson's favorite guest.
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Jan 18, 2008 · Overview. When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime. Sean McGinly. Director, Screenplay.
