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Curtis's Charm

  • 1995
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Curtis's Charm (1995)
ComedyDrama

This film, based on a Jim Carroll short story, recounts the tale of Curtis and his encounter with voodoo. Curtis is a drug addict who has become paranoid, thinking that his wife's mother has... Read allThis film, based on a Jim Carroll short story, recounts the tale of Curtis and his encounter with voodoo. Curtis is a drug addict who has become paranoid, thinking that his wife's mother has cast evil spells on him. He meets his friend Jim and asks him for help in counteracting h... Read allThis film, based on a Jim Carroll short story, recounts the tale of Curtis and his encounter with voodoo. Curtis is a drug addict who has become paranoid, thinking that his wife's mother has cast evil spells on him. He meets his friend Jim and asks him for help in counteracting her black magic. Jim tries to reason with his friend, but when that fails, he decides to pl... Read all

  • Director
    • John L'Ecuyer
  • Writers
    • Jim Carroll
    • John L'Ecuyer
  • Stars
    • Maurice Dean Wint
    • Callum Keith Rennie
    • Rachael Crawford
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    234
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John L'Ecuyer
    • Writers
      • Jim Carroll
      • John L'Ecuyer
    • Stars
      • Maurice Dean Wint
      • Callum Keith Rennie
      • Rachael Crawford
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Maurice Dean Wint
    Maurice Dean Wint
    • Curtis
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Jim
    Rachael Crawford
    Rachael Crawford
    • Cookie
    Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
    • Voodoo Ma
    Aron Tager
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    Hugh Dillon
    Hugh Dillon
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    Guy Sanvido
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    Conrod Ciandre
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    • Director
      • John L'Ecuyer
    • Writers
      • Jim Carroll
      • John L'Ecuyer
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    • Quotes

      Curtis: So what's it like, being clean?

      Jim: I don't know. It's different. Things aren't as crazy.

    • Crazy credits
      No animals were harmed during the making of this motion picture. This includes the stuffed squirrel.
    • Connections
      Follows The Basketball Diaries (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Fifty Dollar Suit
      Written by Blair Peckham and Daniel LeBlanc

      Performed by Jamie Watling

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    User reviews2

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    Well made drug culture character study
    Both Rennie and Maurice Dean Wint are excellent as drug culture participants, one of whom is coping better than the other. Rennie in particular seems comfortable in the skin of his character, possibly his truest work. He also narrates the story penned by Jim Carrol. Somewhat bleak, but never boring, this is a good choice for a second feature to bring home from the video store. At slightly over an hour running time, there are no wasted scenes. The grainy black and white photography adds to the atmosphere nicely.
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    • Jan 30, 2001

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • official website for Curtis's Charm
      • official website for Eastside Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Independent Films
      • Cineplex Odeon Films
      • Rabid Dog Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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