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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Intro

A film by Steven Kloves, adapted from the novel by J.K. Rowling, and released in November 2001.

Alternative title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Running time: 2 hours and 26 minutes


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Overview

As Hogwarts's games mistress, Madam Hooch teaches boy-wizard Harry and his friends to fly on their broomsticks.  Hooch's fierce gaze and 'no-nonsense-or-you'll-be-in-detention' attitude make this teacher a formidable figure both in class and on the Quidditch pitch.


Cast

Daniel Radcliffe ... Harry Potter

Rupert Grint ... Ron Weasley

Emma Watson ... Hermione Granger

Matthew Lewis ... Neville Longbottom

Tom Felton ... Draco Malfoy

Richard Harris ... Professor Albus Dumbledore

Maggie Smith ... Prof. Minerva McGonogall

Alan Rickman ... Prof. Severus Snape

Ian Hart ... Prof. Quirrel

Zoë Wanamaker ... Madam Hooch

Robbie Coltrane ... Rubeus Hagrid

Julie Walters ... Molly Weasley

Crew

Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: David Heyman
Cinematography: John Seale
Production Designer: Stuart Craig
Costume Designer: Judianna Makovsky
Makeup Designer: Amanda Knight
Original Music: John Williams

Merchandise

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Region 1 DVD

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Region 2 DVD

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