The Wizard
A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross country with the help of a girl they meet to compete in the ultimate video game championship.
Released: 1989
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Country: United States
Director: Todd Holland
Producer: Carolco Pictures, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, Pipeline Productions
Cast
American Wrestler: The Wizard
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Ground Control
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You're Sleeping Nicole
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