The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard (2008)

PG
18/01/2008 (GB)
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 McGinlyDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $900,689

Keywords

  • career
  • magic show
  • comeback
  • drop-out

Top Billed Cast

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Buck Howard

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt

Valerie Brennan

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Kenny

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Mr. Gable

Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks

Troy Gable

Patrick Fischler

Patrick Fischler

Michael Perry

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

Gil Bellamy

Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne

Jonathan Finerman

Debra Monk

Debra Monk

Doreen

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Alan

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