A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.
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Michael Caine
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Bill Milner
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David Morrissey
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Linzey Cocker
Tanya
Elizabeth Spriggs
Prudence
Leslie Phillips
Reg
Sylvia Syms
Lilian
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