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The Wizard of Speed and Time

  • 19881988
  • PGPG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988)
  • Biography
  • Comedy
  • Musical
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. Luck... Read allA 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.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.
IMDb RATING
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2K
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  • Director
    • Mike Jittlov
  • Writers
    • Mike Jittlov
    • Richard Kaye(additional dialogue)
    • Deven Chierighino(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Mike Jittlov
    • Richard Kaye
    • Paige Moore
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Jittlov
  • Writers
    • Mike Jittlov
    • Richard Kaye(additional dialogue)
    • Deven Chierighino(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Mike Jittlov
    • Richard Kaye
    • Paige Moore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 41User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Mike Jittlov
    • Mike Jittlovas Mike Jittlov…
    Richard Kaye
    • Harvey Bookmanas Harvey Bookman
    Paige Moore
    • Cindy Liteas Cindy Lite…
    Deven Chierighino
    • Brian Lucasas Brian Lucas…
    Steve Brodie
    Steve Brodie
    • Lucky Straekeras Lucky Straeker
    John Massari
    John Massari
    • Steve Shostakovichas Steve Shostakovich…
    Gary Schwartz
    Gary Schwartz
    • Canadian Thugas Canadian Thug
    Frank LaLoggia
    • American Thugas American Thug
    Philip Michael Thomas
    Philip Michael Thomas
    • Policeman Mickey Polankoas Policeman Mickey Polanko
    Lynda Aldon
    • Policewoman Minnie Smithas Policewoman Minnie Smith
    Baron
    • Policedog Plutoas Policedog Pluto
    Arnetia Walker
    Arnetia Walker
    • Tina Dreemas Tina Dreem…
    Ben Kronen
    • C.C. de Schwartzas C.C. de Schwartz
    Angelique Pettyjohn
    Angelique Pettyjohn
    • Dora Belairas Dora Belair
    Will Ryan
    Will Ryan
    • All the Unionsas All the Unions
    • (voice)
    • (as William Z. Ryan)
    • …
    Michele Roth
    • Mary Lou, Secretaryas Mary Lou, Secretary
    Greg Jittlov
    • Brother Gregas Brother Greg
    Marie Jittlov
    • Mom Jittlovas Mom Jittlov
    • Director
      • Mike Jittlov
    • Writers
      • Mike Jittlov
      • Richard Kaye(additional dialogue)
      • Deven Chierighino(additional dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on a three-minute demo reel Mike Jittlov made in 1977 in an attempt to get a job at Disney Studios.
    • Goofs
      Set in 1977, features The Evil Dead (1981) (released in 1981) on a theatre marquee. This is only viewable in fullscreen versions, as letterboxing corrects this.
    • Quotes

      Steve: Lights, camera, and anguish.

    • Crazy credits
      The last one is "The Moon copyright 4,538,000 BC, The Earth. World rights reserved."
    • Connections
      Edited from The Wizard of Speed and Time (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Time Tripper
      by John Massari

    User reviews41

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A rare gem of a movie.
    I first saw this movie back in 1989 with some friends of mine, we were in the habit of going to the video store and TRYING to find a movie none of us had seen. One trip brought us this rare gem. We watched it and were thoroughly amused by this story of Mike Jittlov vs. Hollywood. The stop-motion effects were simply amazing, executed with skill that would make ILM green with envy. The story was funny in a poking-fun-at-Hollywood-and-ourselves kind of way. NOTE: Our rental copy included the movies own hilarious trailer, this trailer does not seem to be included in copies available today (5 YEARS in the making! 5 DAYS in the theaters! ect). Watch it, love it, share it with your friends.
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    • Apr 21, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Mike Jittlov's domain
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Magic Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jittlov / Kaye Productions
      • Rochambeau Productions (I)
      • Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,535,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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