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Mar 19, 2009 · Written and directed by Sean McGinly, “The Great Buck Howard” also stars Colin Hanks as Troy Gable, a law-school dropout and aspiring writer who impulsively takes a job as Buck’s road...
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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.
- Sean Mcginly
- 3 min
In the film, Buck Howard is a washed up old-school showman who once was a headline act in Vegas and who shares the fact that he’s appeared 61 times on the Johnny Carson Show with anyone within earshot.
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.
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.
Troy Gable ( Colin Hanks ), a recent law school dropout in Los Angeles, is searching for a job when he comes across a personal assistant position advertised in the local paper. He attends the interview for the position at a local restaurant, where he meets and is struck by the Great Buck Howard (John Malkovich), a waning mentalist.
Once upon a time, Buck Howard spent his days in the limelight. His mind-boggling feats as a mentalist extraordinaire--not to be confused with those of a mere magician--earned him a marquee act in Vegas and 61 appearances on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. In his own humble opinion, his talents go...
