Young Harry Houdini 37 years old

This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss and his father wanted him to become a locksmith. But he ran away and joined the traveling show of Dr. Grimaldi, where he learned the tricks of a magician and a little mystery from his Indian assistant, too.

Credits

Young Harry Houdini Cast

Name Character
Wil Wheaton He was 14, now 51 years old as Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini
Jeffrey DeMunn He was 39, now 76 years old as Adult Harry Houdini
Barry Corbin He was 46, now 83 years old as Elmore
José Ferrer He was 75, 80 years old when he died as Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi
Roy Dotrice He was 63, 94 years old when he died as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Kerri Green She was 20, now 57 years old as Calpernia

Young Harry Houdini Crew

Name Department
Jim Cruickshank as Writer. He was 45 (69) years old when He died Writing
James Orr as Director. He was 33 (now 71) years old Directing
James Orr as Writer. He was 33 (now 71) years old Writing
Young Harry Houdini poster
Young Harry Houdini (37 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, March 14, 1987
  • Runtime: 120 minutes