United States / Aug 15, 1986 / PG
A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?
1h 54min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft | Joe |
| Janet MacLachlan | Mrs. D'Gregario |
| Mindy Cohn | Geneva |
| Jennifer Michas | Mona |
| Michelle Bardeaux | Erin |
| Aura Pithart | Colette |
| Chris Arnold | Sonny |
| Sean Kelso | Bad Boy |
| Meredith Bain Woodward | Female Administrator |
| Raimund Stamm | Attendant #1 |
| Dan Zale | Attendant #2 |
| Dwight Koss | Dad |
| Jim McLarty | Tour Guide |
| Betty Phillips | Institute Receptionist |
| Terry David Mulligan | Mr. Brandt |
| Tannis Rae | Ms. O'Neil |
| Tom Heaton | Dr. Nelson |
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| Angela Gann | Mrs. Betuel |
| Scott Irvine | Officer |
| Karen Siegel | Dr. Karen Siegel |
| Warren Carr | Guest Coupe |
| Warren Carr | Max |
| Louise Fletcher | Dr. Granada |
| Richard Rigby | Carnival Patron |
| James Tyson | Center Field |
| Nick Castle | The Coupe de Villes |
| John Carpenter | The Coupe de Villes |
| Tommy Lee Wallace | The Coupe de Villes |
| Jake | Max |
Genres
DramaFamilyFantasy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Boy Who Could Fly |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Lorimar Motion Pictures |
| Release date | 15 agosto 1986 |
| Production | Gary Adelson, Richard Vane |
| Writer | Nick Castle |
| Casting | Barbara Miller |
| Editing | Patrick Kennedy |
| Cinematography | Adam Holender, Steven Poster |
| Assistant directors | Nick Castle |
| Camera operators | Adam Holender, Steven Poster |
| Additional photography | Adam Holender, Steven Poster |
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| Production design | James D. Bissell, Kimberley Richardson, Graeme Murray |
| Art direction | Graeme Murray, Kimberley Richardson, James D. Bissell |
| Set decoration | Kimberley Richardson, Graeme Murray, James D. Bissell |
| Music | Bruce Broughton |
| Sound | Bruce Broughton |
| Costume design | Trish Keating |
| Makeup | Trish Keating |
| Hairstyling | Trish Keating |
| Revenue | 7.177.431 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Australia / Dec 26, 1986 / G
Japan / Mar 21, 1987 / G
Germany / Oct 01, 1987
Digital
France / Apr 03, 2022 / U / VOD
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