The Great Buck Howard (2008)

  • PG
  • 01/18/2008 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 27m

Greatness is a state of mind.

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

Cast

John Malkovich's headshot

John Malkovich

Buck Howard
Emily Blunt's headshot

Emily Blunt

Valerie Brennan
Steve Zahn's headshot

Steve Zahn

Kenny
Tom Hanks's headshot

Tom Hanks

Mr. Gable
Colin Hanks's headshot

Colin Hanks

Troy Gable
Patrick Fischler's headshot

Patrick Fischler

Michael Perry
Ricky Jay's headshot

Ricky Jay

Gil Bellamy
Griffin Dunne's headshot

Griffin Dunne

Jonathan Finerman

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