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Curtis's Charm

  • 19951995
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
231
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Curtis's Charm (1995)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
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
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
231
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John L'Ecuyer
  • Writers
    • Jim Carroll(story)
    • John L'Ecuyer
  • Stars
    • Maurice Dean Wint
    • Callum Keith Rennie
    • Rachael Crawford
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  • Director
    • John L'Ecuyer
  • Writers
    • Jim Carroll(story)
    • John L'Ecuyer
  • Stars
    • Maurice Dean Wint
    • Callum Keith Rennie
    • Rachael Crawford
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    John L'Ecuyer, Callum Keith Rennie, and Maurice Dean Wint in Curtis's Charm (1995)
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    Maurice Dean Wint
    Maurice Dean Wint
    • Curtisas Curtis
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Jimas Jim
    Rachael Crawford
    Rachael Crawford
    • Cookieas Cookie
    Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
    • Voodoo Maas Voodoo Ma
    Aron Tager
    Aron Tager
    • Park Workeras Park Worker
    Hugh Dillon
    Hugh Dillon
    • Spitting White Trash Thugas Spitting White Trash Thug
    Trent Carr
    • Thugas Thug
    Dale Harrison
    • Thugas Thug
    Brian Clancy
    • The Killeras The Killer
    John Dondertman
    • Furry Pimpas Furry Pimp
    Bruce McDonald
    Bruce McDonald
    • Man in Restaurantas Man in Restaurant
    Bruno Bryniarski
    • Dealeras Dealer
    Mary Sylwester
    • Hookeras Hooker
    KEi
    • Junkieas Junkie
    Trevor Black
    • Junkieas Junkie
    Mina Mushtaghi
    • Teenas Teen
    Guy Sanvido
    • Patronas Patron
    Conrod Ciandre
    • Afro Junkieas Afro Junkie
    • Director
      • John L'Ecuyer
    • Writers
      • Jim Carroll(story)
      • 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

      1995 No.1 Imperfects/LaBlanc Czech Music/SOCAN

    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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    • drw5x5
    • 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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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