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Bogus (1996)

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Overview

Director:
Norman Jewison
Writers (WGA):
Jeff Rothberg (story) &
Francis X. McCarthy (story) ...
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Release Date:
6 September 1996 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Comedy | Family | Fantasy more
Tagline:
A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid. more
Plot:
Seven year-old Albert is the son of a Las Vegas circus performer. When she is killed in a car wreck... more | add synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations more
User Comments:
Understanding more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Whoopi Goldberg ... Harriet Franklin

Gérard Depardieu ... Bogus (as Gerard Depardieu)

Haley Joel Osment ... Albert Franklin

Andrea Martin ... Penny

Nancy Travis ... Lorraine Franklin
Denis Mercier ... Monsieur Antoine
Ute Lemper ... Babette

Sheryl Lee Ralph ... Ruth Clark
Barbara Hamilton ... Mrs. Partridge
Al Waxman ... School Principal
Elizabeth Harpur ... Ellen
Fiona Reid ... School Teacher
Kevin Jackson ... Bob Morrison

Richard Portnow ... M. Clay Thrasher

Mo Gaffney ... Travellers Aide - New Jersey
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic elements and some mild language.
Runtime:
110 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | French
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
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Goofs:
Continuity: Albert's mother's car stalls at the intersection of Desert Inn Road and Paradise Road, but the collision takes place near Jerry's Nugget - more than four miles away in real life. The wrecked car then reappears at Desert Inn and Paradise. more
Quotes:
Dr. Surprise: [laughs] Settle down, kids! Just settle down! Yes! Are you ready for another surprise?
Kids: Yeah!
Mom at Party: What am I supposed to do?
Dr. Surprise: Right into the box, my little cinnamin bun. Here is the big surprise! Are you ready in the closet?
Mom at Party: Yes I am, Dr. Surprise
Bogus: Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm.
Dr. Surprise: Sim Sola Bim!
[the mom is turned into a dog, the audience cheers]
Girl at Party: [gasps] Mama! Where's my mamma?
[cries]
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Where's The Party more

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6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
Understanding, 18 January 2003
Author: MEEdmo42 from Goshen, IN, USA

After reading the many comments and watching the movie several times, I think I realize why Albert's friend was French. The people he was closest to in his former life were the French magician and his wife/partner. Therefore it made sense that his imaginary friend was like them. I loved the movie and though Harriet seemed to change suddenly in some people's opinion, I think she was changing throughout the movie. The looks she gave and the thoughts that seemed to be going through her mind, were very evident of that fact. Gérard Depardieu was excellent in the part of Bogus, the evidence between him being so big and the boy so small. How many times have we as adults wished for someone big and strong to take us up and give us comfort? I loved the ending where he wandered away to help another child. Sometimes in my life, I wish for someone like him. He also has a lovely smile. Good movie for that time when you are wanting something different.

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