Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001 · 152 min.
Review
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a loyal adaptation of the first bestselling book about Harry Potter, a 10-year-old boy with very special powers. In the book and the film we are introduced to Hogwarts, the bording school for junior wizards, which is imaginatively and impressively visualized.
Even though Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is primarily an American production and it is directed by Chris Columbus, an American, the filmmakers have wisely kept to the English setting and atmosphere using a cast of prominent British actors.
A magic and entertaining adventure for children - and adults.
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Cast
- D Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter
- R Rupert Grint Ron Weasley
- E Emma Watson Hermione Granger
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John Cleese
Nearly Headless Nick
- R Robbie Coltrane Rubeus Hagrid
- R Richard Griffiths Vernon Dursley
- R Richard Harris Albus Dumbledore
- I Ian Hart Professor Quirrel
- J John Hurt Mr Ollivander
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Alan Rickman
Professor Snape
- F Fiona Shaw Petunia Dursley
- M Maggie Smith Professor McGonagall
- W Warwick Davis Goblin bank teller / Professor Flitwick
- J Julie Walters Mrs Weasley
- Z Zoë Wanamaker Madame Hooch
- D David Bradley Mr Filch
- T Tom Felton Draco Malfoy
- S Sean Biggerstaff Oliver Wood