The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape out of prison within one hour. What follows is a flashback about his childhood with his uncle and ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Raul Julia | ... | Stu Quiñones | |
| Griffin O'Neal | ... | Danny Masters | |
| Desi Arnaz | ... | Mayor Quiñones (as Desiderio Arnaz) | |
| Teri Garr | ... | Arlene | |
| Joan Hackett | ... | Aunt Sibyl | |
| Gabriel Dell | ... | Uncle Burke | |
| John P. Ryan | ... | Vernon | |
| Elizabeth Daily | ... | Sandra | |
| M. Emmet Walsh | ... | Fritz | |
| Jackie Coogan | ... | Magic Shop Owner | |
| Hal Williams | ... | Cop at Mayor's Office | |
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Helen Page Camp | ... | Neighbor |
| David Clennon | ... | Newspaper Editor | |
| Harry Caesar | ... | Sax Player | |
| Huntz Hall | ... | Turnkey | |
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The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape out of prison within one hour. What follows is a flashback about his childhood with his uncle and aunt, which are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves. We also follow the problems of Danny with the corrupt son of the mayor. Written by Evert Poppen
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teenage boy | near death experience | escape artist | stage magician | independent film |Taglines:
When you meet him, you're going to love him. See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
28 May 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
60 minuti per Danny Masters See more »Filming Locations:
American Zoetrope Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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Opening Weekend USA:
$23,323, 31 May 1982Gross USA:
$143,369Company Credits
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First major role in a feature film of actor Griffin O'Neal. The picture was not O'Neal's debut as has been often reported as O'Neal had appeared as a bicycle boy in director Peter Bogdanovich's Nickelodeon (1976) starring his father Ryan O'Neal. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Just watched this movie from an old tape in VHS format and was pleasantly surprised by the results. The story was strong, the writing top-notch and the actors perfectly cast- it make for an enjoyable, or should I say surprising, film that makes you feel better for watching.
The story follows a young Danny Masters, the son of famous deceased magician and escape artist, who leaves home to join his uncle and aunt in their performance of magic. Everything is fine until he meets Stu Quinones, the son of a corrupt mayor, and pickpockets a wallet that contains stolen money. Danny will learn much from his situation and we, the viewer, will be along for the ride as Danny's life is exposed.
This film is not action packed, nor is there stunning special effects but there is something about this film that is endearing. It is one of those films that when the credits roll you already want to see it again. Was not expecting much from the old VHS tape but got a treat from watching. Good Watch!