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The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988)

PG  95 min  -  Biography | Comedy | Musical   -  September 1989 (USA)
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A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownest to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use... See full summary »

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Mike Jittlov

Writer:

Mike Jittlov
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mike Jittlov Mike Jittlov ...
Mike 'The Wizard' Jittlov
Richard Kaye Richard Kaye ...
Harvey Bookman
Paige Moore Paige Moore ...
Cindy Lite
Deven Chierighino Deven Chierighino ...
Brian Lucas (as David Conrad)
Steve Brodie Steve Brodie ...
Lucky Straeker
John Massari ...
Steve Shostakovich
Gary Schwartz Gary Schwartz ...
Canadian Thug
Frank LaLoggia Frank LaLoggia ...
American Thug
Philip Michael Thomas Philip Michael Thomas ...
Policeman Mickey Polanko
Lynda Aldon Lynda Aldon ...
Policewoman Minnie Smith
Arnetia Walker Arnetia Walker ...
Tina Dreem / Running Girl
Ben Kronen Ben Kronen ...
C.C. de Schwartz
Angelique Pettyjohn Angelique Pettyjohn ...
Dora Belair
Will Ryan Will Ryan ...
All the Unions / Mr. President (voice) (as William Z. Ryan)
Michele Roth Michele Roth ...
Mary Lou
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Storyline

A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownest 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. Written by Magnus Y Alvestad <magnus@johanna2.hsr.no>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Hollywood | Satire | Autobiographical | Pixelation | Part Animated  | See more »

Taglines:

This is the kind of movie you would make, if you had nothing better to do! See more »

Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Musical | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Czarnoksieznik predkosci i czasu See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,535,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Medusa Produzione, Rochambeau See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

This film - in its finished form - was inspired by Jittlov's real-world problems and experiences. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Although set in 1977, a character uses a 1983 Pac-Man novelty phone. See more »

Quotes

Brian: Cash.
Bookman: Cash? Whaddaya mean, "Cash?"
Brian: You know.
[holds up a dollar bill]
Brian: This stuff.
Mike: It's green with little president's pictures on it.
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Crazy Credits

Another states:
"The producers assume no liability for persons riding unlicensed suitcases,
carrying girls cross-country, throwing litter back into vehicles, or staying
underwater without breathing." See more »

Connections

Spoofs Dr. Strange (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

"It Ain't Necessarily So"
Composed by George Gershwin See more »