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Based on the wildly popular J.K. Rowling's beloved best-selling fantasy novel to life in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. Eleven-year-old orphan Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) finds his world turned upside down when he discovers that, like his deceased parents, he is a wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With fellow first-year students Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) by his side, Harry's adventures begin in the rambling castle that is Hogwarts. Vivid special effects make Hogwarts' magic a reality with paintings that come alive, staircases that move themselves, friendly ghosts, and fast-paced Quidditch (the school sport) matches in which students zoom around on their flying brooms. Mixed in with the miracles of Hogwarts are its dark hidden chambers and secrets, which Harry and his friends encounter as they embark on a quest to keep a treasured powerful object from falling into the wrong hands. Staying true to the book with this film adaptation, Columbus follows Rowling's story to the tiniest detail, making it a special treat for readers who were smitten with the novel. Radcliffe is especially engaging as Harry, infusing him with a believable sense of wonderment. The star-studded cast also includes Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Robbie Coltrane. PERFORMERS, CAST and CREW Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson Performer Alan Rickman, Richard Harris, John Cleese, Julie Walters, Maggie Smith, John Hurt, Tom Felton, Warwick Davis and Robbie Coltrane Directed by Chris Columbus Edited by Richard Francis-Bruce Screenwriting by Steve Kloves Composition by John Williams Story by J.K. Rowling Produced by David Heyman Director of Photography John Seale Executive Production by Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Duncan Henderso