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The Great Buck Howard(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-01-18
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270 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $900,689.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Bristol Bay Productions
Movie: The Great Buck Howard
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Malkovich
Buck Howard
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
Debra Monk
Doreen
Adam Scott
Alan
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