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Something Wicked This Way Comes

What would you give a man who could make your deepest dream come true?
Apr 29, 1983 · 1h 35m
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Fantasy
Mystery
Horror

PLOT

In a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out?

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CAST

Jason Robards
Charles Halloway
Jonathan Pryce
Mr. Dark
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Nightshade
Royal Dano
Tom Fury
Vidal Peterson
Will Halloway
Shawn Carson
Jim Nightshade
Mary Grace Canfield
Miss Foley
Richard Davalos
Mr. Crosetti
Directed by Jack Clayton

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$8,400,000
Production
Walt Disney Productions, Bryna Productions
Country
US

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