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The Great Buck Howard
“Greatness is a state of mind.”
6.0 / 10• 2008• 1h 30m•PG• English
Comedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
John Malkovich
Buck Howard
Lead
Emily Blunt
Valerie Brennan
Steve Zahn
Kenny
Tom Hanks
Mr. Gable
Colin Hanks
Troy Gable
Patrick Fischler
Michael Perry
Ricky Jay
Gil Bellamy
Griffin Dunne
Jonathan Finerman
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sean McGinly's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Great Buck Howard is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
