The Secret Life of Algernon
| The Secret Life of Algernon | |
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| Directed by | Charles Jarrott |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Nancy Marano |
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| Cinematography | Gregory Middleton |
| Edited by | Doug Forbes |
| Music by | Graeme Coleman |
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Release date | 1997 |
Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Secret Life of Algernon is a 1997 Canadian comedy film directed by Charles Jarrott. It stars John Cullum and Carrie-Anne Moss in an early film appearance. It won an award at the 1998 Breckenridge Festival of Film.[1] The film is based on the novel by Russell H. Greenan The Secret Life of Algernon Pendleton.
Plot
Algernon is an old man who lives alone, having conversations with a porcelain cat and making things out of bones, for which he boils a neighbor's dead dog. He is visited by an old friend who is dying of ailments and thus commits suicide, leaving a million dollars in a suitcase. A woman claiming to be interested in Algernon's Egyptologist great-grandfather pretends to be in love with Algernon, and he almost falls for it.
Cast
- John Cullum as Algernon Pendelton
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Madge Clarisy
- Charles Durning as Norbie Hess
- Hrant Alianak as Mahir Sullyman
- Kay Hawtrey as Mrs. Binney
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