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The Secret Life of Algernon
Genres
Comedy
Overview
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 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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
106 min
Release Date
1997-11-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
John Cullum
Algernon Pendleton
Carrie-Anne Moss
Madge Clerisy
Charles Durning
Norbie Hess
Hrant Alianak
Mahir Sulleyman
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