Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (aka Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)
Synopsis
Harry Potter has learned to live with his bullying uncle Vernon, his callous aunt Petunia and the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin Dudley. He's even learned to live with sleeping in the cupboard under the stairs.
Harry's relatives have just as reluctantly learned to live with the unwelcome presence of their orphaned relation, a constant reminder of Petunia's 'wayward' sister and brother-in-law and their mysterious and untimely demise.
Even the impending arrival of his 11th birthday offers no excitement for Harry - as usual, there's little chance of cards, presents or any kind of birthday treat.
This year, however, is different.
Based on the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, telling the story of a boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and the family he has never had.
Details
- Year
- 2001
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 152 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Producer
- Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan, Duncan Henderson
- Executive Producer
- Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan, Duncan Henderson
- Editor
- Richard Francis-Bruce
- Screenwriter
- Steve Kloves (screenplay), J.K. Rowling (novel)
- Director of Photography
- John Seale
- Production Designer
- Stuart Craig
- Music
- John Williams
- Principal Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Ian Hart, John Hurt, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 8th March 2016
