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The Great Buck Howard. 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 about a young man who becomes the assistant to a magician in decline, played by John Malkovich. The movie is based on the experiences of the director, who worked for The Amazing Kreskin, and features Tom Hanks, Emily Blunt and Ricky Jay in supporting roles.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Sean McGinly
- 2009-04-10
Mar 18, 2009 · 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 2/5 by critics and 3.5/5 by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Sean Mcginly
- PG
- John Malkovich
A comedy film about a man who claims to be the world's greatest mentalist and hypnotist. See the full list of actors, writers, directors, producers, and other crew members who worked on this movie.
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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.
Nov 27, 2013 · The Great Buck Howard (2008) Official Trailer #1 - John Malkovich Movie HDSubscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDeSubscribe to TRAILERS: http://b...
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