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The Wizard of Loneliness (film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Wizard of Loneliness' is a 1988 American drama film directed by Jenny Bowen and starring Lukas Haas, Lea Thompson, Lance Guest, Dylan Baker, and John Randolph. It is based on the 1966 book of the same name by John Nichols.
Premise
Young Wendall Oler is sent to live with his Aunt Sybil and Uncle John when his father is called on to fight in World War II. Lonely and unhappy, Wendall harbors the delusion that he possesses amazing powers and becomes involved in some family secrets.
Cast
* Lukas Haas as Wendall Oler
* Lea Thompson as Aunt Sybil
* Lance Guest as Uncle John
* Dylan Baker as Duffy Kahler
* John Randolph as Doc
* David Moscow as Jimmy Wiggen
* Anne Pitoniak as Cornelia
* Jason Cook as Monroe
* Ken Jenkins as Joel Spender
* Michael Buhl as Chad Spender
References
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