The Great Buck Howard
“Greatness is a state of mind.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Great Buck Howard (2008) Official Trailer #1 - John Malkovich Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-27
Top Cast
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John Malkovich
Buck Howard
Colin Hanks
Troy Gable
Emily Blunt
Valerie Brennan
Ricky Jay
Gil Bellamy
Steve Zahn
Kenny
Tom Hanks
Mr. Gable
Griffin Dunne
Jonathan Finerman
Debra Monk
Doreen
Adam Scott
Alan
Patrick Fischler
Michael Perry
Wallace Langham
Dan Green
Jonathan Ames
Edward Kelly
Casey Wilson
Charity
Jacquie Barnbrook
Sheila Heller
Stacey Travis
Cindy Crown
Dale Waddington
Sleeping Woman
Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman
Michael Winslow
Michael Winslow
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 8, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$901K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean McGinly
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean McGinly
- Original Score
- Blake Neely
- Original Title
- The Great Buck Howard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $901K
- Production Studios
- Bristol Bay Productions, Playtone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean McGinly
Sean McGinly
Blake Neely
Tak Fujimoto
Myron Kerstein
Steven Shareshian, Marvin V. Acuna, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
Department Leadership Roster
Sean McGinly
Screenplay
Sean McGinly
Director
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Gary Frutkoff
Production Design
Tom Hanks
Producer
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Johnetta Boone
Costume Design
Myron Kerstein
Editor
Blake Neely
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Buck Howard
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What is The Great Buck Howard about?
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.
Who directed The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard was directed by Sean McGinly.
Who stars in The Great Buck Howard?
The principal cast of The Great Buck Howard includes John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Ricky Jay, Steve Zahn.
When was The Great Buck Howard released and how long is it?
The Great Buck Howard was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did The Great Buck Howard make at the box office?
The Great Buck Howard grossed $901K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Buck Howard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Buck Howard was composed by Blake Neely.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Buck Howard?
The Great Buck Howard holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).