The Young Magician (1987)

Peter has magical powers. Now all he has to do is learn how to make them work!

A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he has no interest in athletics. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his powers. Things change when a national emergency arises and the government asks him to help. After success he becomes a hero and is accepted by all. Written by Polish Cinema Database.

Cast (29)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

R

Rusty Jedwab

Piotr Meller

E

Edward Garson

Aleksander

Daria Trafankowska

Piotr's Mother

Mariusz Benoit

Piotr's Father

Władysław Kowalski

Police Chief

N

Natasza Maraszek

Małgosia

T

Tomasz Klimasiewicz

Michał

Jan Machulski

Colonel

M

Maria Robaszkiewicz

Jacek's Mother

Maciej Szary

Jacek's Father

Danuta Kowalska

Małgosia's Mother

Grażyna Szapołowska

Michał's Mother

Andrzej Szczepkowski

Headmaster

Andrzej Blumenfeld

Piotr's Teacher

W

Wojciech Asiński

Bus Driver (uncredited)

Ewa Biała

Nurse (uncredited)

Zbigniew Bielski

Barkeeper (uncredited)

Jan Hencz

Professor (uncredited)

P

Piotr Krukowski

Doctor (uncredited)

Wojciech Mann

Orchestra Director (uncredited)

Bogusława Pawelec

Journalist (uncredited)

Piotr Polk

Nurse (uncredited)

Zbigniew Suszyński

Spectator (uncredited)

Michał Szewczyk

Policeman (uncredited)

Zdzisław Szostak

Conductor (uncredited)

Stefan Wójcicki

Policeman / Soldier (uncredited)

M

Marek Wudkowski

Colonel's Subordinate (uncredited)

P

Przemysław Wąsowicz

Piotr Meller (voice) (uncredited)

M

Marcin Wieczorkiewicz

Aleksander (voice) (uncredited)

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