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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2001

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
(for some scary moments and mild language)
Cast
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, John Cleese, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Ian Hart, John Hurt, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane
Director
Chris Columbus, Robert Legato, David Ellis
Producer
Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan, Duncan Henderson, David Heyman
Writer
J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves
Duration
02:33:00
Official Site
http://movies.warnerbros.com/awards/harry.html
Release
Friday November 16 2001
Genres
Family, Action/Adventure
Distributor
Warner Brothers

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. On his 11th birthday, Harry learns 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 family he has never had.

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