The Secret Life of Algernon
- John Cullum
- John Gray
- Charles Jarrott
- John Cullum
- Carrie-Anne Moss
- Charles Durning
companies
- Marano Productions
- Phare-Est Productions
- 1997 (1997)
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
Production
Filming took place throughout New Brunswick, including the cities of Moncton and Saint John,[2] with parts also being shot in the village of Riverside-Albert in Albert County.[3]
References
- ^ "The Secret Life of Algernon - IMDb". IMDb.
- ^ Macdonald, Ronald F. "From sea to sea: East coast [17th Atlantic Film Festival]". Canadian Independent Film & Television Publishing Association. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ Foster, James (22 July 2013). "Historic B&B celebrates 160 years". Times & Transcript. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
External links
- The Secret Life of Algernon at IMDb
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