Digger (1993)

A young boy is sent to live with relatives when his parents break up. He befriends a dying boy who has an eerie connection with nature.

Director:

Rob Turner

Writer:

Rodney Gibbons

Stars:

Adam Hann-Byrd, Joshua Jackson, Timothy Bottoms

2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Adam Hann-Byrd	...	Digger
Joshua Jackson	...	Billy
Timothy Bottoms	...	Sam Corlett
Barbara Williams	...	Anna Corlett
Olympia Dukakis	...	Bea
Leslie Nielsen	...	Arthur Evrensel
P. Lynn Johnson	...	Mrs. Jackson
Danielle Fraser	...	Melissa Jackson
Gabrielle Miller	...	Rosemary Malone
Lochlyn Munro	...	Mark
Andrew B. Parker	...	Neville Jackson
Colette Aubin	...	Young Woman

Storyline

A young boy is sent to live with relatives when his parents break up. He befriends a dying boy who has an eerie connection with nature.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | psychic | family relationships | one word title | mother son relationship | 

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Taglines:

All About a Magical Place....Called Friendship

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Genres:

Family | Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 1994 (Canada)

Also Known As:

A bűvös sziget

Filming Locations:

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Digger is a deep, rich masterpiece which reveals itself slowly.

"Digger" is a hauntingly beautiful film, with subtle magic in it. The musical score is gorgeous, and the visuals will help you remember what a mysterious, exotic world our planet is. Joshua Jackson gives the best performance by a young actor in the 1990s, in his portrayal of Billy, a young mage who befriends the lonely title character (Adam Hann-Byrd).

This is a movie that gets better with repeated viewings. The only other film of its kind that has similar power is 1995's "The Cure".