Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released in some territories with the alternative subtitle the Sorcerer's Stone) is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris. For more Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone videos, check out the gallery. Behind the Scenes. The very first actor to be cast in the film was Robbie Coltrane. Ah, the first film adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter series. Harry Potter is an 11-year-old boy who comes to find out that he is a wizard. Directed by Chris Columbus. With Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Saunders Triplets. Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young. Originally my review was a comparison of Harry Potter and Twilight. However, this is so stupid as the two are incomparable. Twilight does not even come close. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and J. K. Rowling's debut novel. The plot follows Harry Potter, a young wizard. Amazon.com: Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Latin edition) (9781582348254): J. K. Rowling, Peter Needham: Books Amazon.com: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (0038332166576): J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré: Books Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series. The book was first published on 26 June, 1997 by Bloomsbury in London, and has. All the deleted scenes from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.