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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.
Apr 10, 2009 · A comedy drama about a young man who becomes the assistant to a faded magician, played by John Malkovich. Based on the life of The Amazing Kreskin, the film explores the struggles and dreams of both characters.
- (15K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Sean McGinly
- 2009-04-10
A comedy about a road manager for a mysterious magician named Buck Howard, who was once a favorite of Johnny Carson. John Malkovich stars as Buck, who performs a signature effect of finding the money holder in the audience every time.
Troy Gable (Colin Hanks) works as an assistant to Buck Howard (John Malkovich), a mentalist who tries to revive his career. The film is rated B by critics and 2/5 by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Sean Mcginly
- PG
- John Malkovich
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A comedy about a young man who becomes the assistant to a fading mentalist on a road trip across America. The film follows their adventures, conflicts and triumphs as they try to revive the magician's career and reputation.
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Feb 2, 2009 · http://greatbuckhowardmovie.com Once upon a time, Buck Howard (John Malkovich) spent his days in the limelight. His mind-boggling feats as a mentalist ex...
- 3 min
- 38.7K
- Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing
