Magic Kid
Dreams are just wishes... coming true.
PG 1993 · 90 min · ★ 5.1 · Action, Family, Comedy
Karate action and laughs never cease when a brother and sister go to California to visit their uncle. They soon discover that he's an alcoholic on the run from the Mob who want him to pay up or else...
Directed by Joseph Merhi · Written by Stephen Smoke
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Ted Jan Roberts Kevin -
Stephen Furst Bob Ryan - S Shonda Whipple Megan
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Joseph Campanella Tony -
Billy Hufsey Guido -
Christopher Mitchum Dad -
Lauren Tewes Mom -
Don Wilson Himself -
Irwin Keyes The Bookie -
Art Camacho Tournament MC -
Doug Jones Clown in Office - I Irene Cagen Tommy's Agent
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