The Wizard of Speed and Time
“His Life Is a Special Effect...”
Synopsis
A Hollywood filmmaker makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownst to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use. Luckily, our film creator gets the help of his friends.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mike Jittlov: The Trailer for the Wizard of Speed and Time (1983 - 1988)
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-03-06
Top Cast
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Mike Jittlov
Mike 'The Wizard' Jittlov
Paige Moore
Cindy Lite / Dancer / Pretty Hitchhiker
Richard Kaye
Harvey Bookman
Deven Chierighino
Brian Lucas / Photographer (as David Conrad)
John Massari
Steve Shostakovich / Photographer
Philip Michael Thomas
Policeman Mickey Polanko
Steve Brodie
Lucky Straeker
Lynda Aldon
Policewoman Minnie Smith
Gary Schwartz
Canadian Thug
Frank LaLoggia
American Thug
Arnetia Walker
Tina Dreem / Running Girl
Angelique Pettyjohn
Dora Belair
Laurie Rose
Bellydancer / Running Girl
Forrest J. Ackerman
Mustached Man at Garage Sale
Will Ryan
All the Unions / Mr. President (voice) (as William Z. Ryan)
Chuck McCollum
Meteor Man
Ward Kimball
The IRS Chief
Alan White
The Horned One
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Jittlov
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Jittlov
- Original Score
- John Massari
- Original Title
- The Wizard of Speed and Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Jittlov / Kaye Productions, Rochambeau Productions, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Jittlov
Mike Jittlov
John Massari
Russell Carpenter
Mike Jittlov
Deven Chierighino, Mike Jittlov, Richard Kaye
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Jittlov
Director
Mike Jittlov
Writer
Deven Chierighino
Producer
Mike Jittlov
Producer
Richard Kaye
Producer
Mike Jittlov
Editor
John Massari
Original Music Composer
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wizard of Speed and Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wizard of Speed and Time about?
A Hollywood filmmaker makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownst to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use. Luckily, our film creator gets the help of his friends.
Who directed The Wizard of Speed and Time?
The Wizard of Speed and Time was directed by Mike Jittlov.
Who stars in The Wizard of Speed and Time?
The principal cast of The Wizard of Speed and Time includes Mike Jittlov, Paige Moore, Richard Kaye, Deven Chierighino, John Massari.
When was The Wizard of Speed and Time released and how long is it?
The Wizard of Speed and Time was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wizard of Speed and Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wizard of Speed and Time was composed by John Massari.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wizard of Speed and Time?
The Wizard of Speed and Time holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).