The Great Buck Howard

When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.

Cast

John Malkovich

as Buck Howard

Emily Blunt

as Valerie Brennan

Steve Zahn

as Kenny

Tom Hanks

as Mr. Gable

Colin Hanks

as Troy Gable

Patrick Fischler

as Michael Perry

Ricky Jay

as Gil Bellamy

Griffin Dunne

as Jonathan Finerman

Debra Monk

as Doreen

Adam Scott

as Alan

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