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The Secret Life of Algernon

  • 1998
  • Unrated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
146
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Charles Durning in The Secret Life of Algernon (1998)
Dark ComedyComedyDrama

Algernon is an old man who lives alone, having conversations with a porcelain cat and enjoys making things out of bones... he boils a neighbor's dead dog for the bones... and he is visited b... Read allAlgernon is an old man who lives alone, having conversations with a porcelain cat and enjoys making things out of bones... he boils a neighbor's dead dog for the bones... and he is visited by an old friend who is dying of ailments and thus commits suicide, leaving a million dolla... Read allAlgernon is an old man who lives alone, having conversations with a porcelain cat and enjoys making things out of bones... he boils a neighbor's dead dog for the bones... and 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 grand... Read all

  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writers
    • John Cullum
    • John Gray
    • Russell Greenan
  • Stars
    • John Cullum
    • Carrie-Anne Moss
    • Charles Durning
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    146
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writers
      • John Cullum
      • John Gray
      • Russell Greenan
    • Stars
      • John Cullum
      • Carrie-Anne Moss
      • Charles Durning
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    John Cullum
    John Cullum
    • Algernon Pendleton
    Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss
    • Madge Clerisy
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Norbie Hess
    Hrant Alianak
    Hrant Alianak
    • Mahir Sulleyman
    Kay Hawtrey
    Kay Hawtrey
    • Mrs. Binney
    Ivan VanHecke
    • Lajos
    Malcolm Wilson
    • Salesman
    Dawn McKelvie Cyr
    • Female Driver
    Adèle Bourque
    • Pretty Girl
    John F. O'Halloran
    • Commissionaire…
    Wally MacKinnon
    • Meterman
    • (as Wally McKinnon)
    Kathleen Barr
    Kathleen Barr
    • Eulalia
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Adam S. Bristol
    • Mailman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writers
      • John Cullum
      • John Gray
      • Russell Greenan
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    DuckFlirt

    This Is A Great Sleeper!

    I saw this movie like at 2 am and I did not want to sleep until I saw the end, its a great story! Carrie Anne Moss as usual is beautiful in it and John Cullum was brilliant as a dimwitted but determined individual.
    EdExtract

    Wonderful little surprise of a movie; good plot, great acting!

    THE SECRET LIFE OF ALGERNON is a surprise gem. It is a well acted, understated, and suspenseful black comedy reminiscent of Ambrose Bierce’s best stories. Algernon is an eccentric recluse, the great grandson of a famous Egyptologist. His lonely life is interrupted by the sudden appearance of two mysterious characters, one a friend from youth, the other a beautiful woman who claims to be an Egyptologist. Bizarre happenings begin, and Algernon deals with problems in very interesting ways.

    Is Algernon crazy or "attuned"? See the movie and decide. The movie has action, and enough twists and puzzles to satisfy fans of mystery and suspense movies. I'd rate this 7 out of 10 stars.
    8JacquiQ

    Charming, warm and slightly twisted... my kind of movie!

    We recorded this to "watch later". When that time came, I was busy as the credits rolled and didn't see the Title. Not knowing which movie was playing, I had no preconceptions about it.

    I was very pleased with this gently-paced story of Algernon (an older man portrayed so very well by John Cullum) who lives quietly until several individuals effect his life. Both the circumstances and his viewpoint of the events are believable; his reasoning as to how to solve the resulting dilemma shows a simple, wonderful logic.

    I strongly recommend this movie... an 8 on my scale.

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    • Release date
      • April 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Duas Vidas
    • Filming locations
      • Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Marano Productions Inc.
      • Les Productions du Phare-Est Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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