The Secret Life of Algernon(1997)
The Secret Life of Algernon Synopsis
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.
The Secret Life of Algernon (1997) is a comedy film directed by Charles Jarrott, released on November 15, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars John Cullum, Carrie-Anne Moss, Charles Durning and Hrant Alianak. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Jarrott
- Writers:
- Charles Jarrott, John Cullum, Russell Greenan
- Production:
- Phare-Est Productions, Marano Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Life of Algernon Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cullum
as Algernon Pendleton
Carrie-Anne Moss
as Madge Clerisy
Charles Durning
as Norbie Hess
Hrant Alianak
as Mahir Sulleyman
Key crew
Directed by Charles Jarrott, written by Charles Jarrott, John Cullum and Russell Greenan.
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The Secret Life of Algernon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Secret Life of Algernon – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Secret Life of Algernon?
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The main cast of The Secret Life of Algernon (1997) includes John Cullum, Carrie-Anne Moss, Charles Durning and Hrant Alianak. The film was directed by Charles Jarrott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Life of Algernon released?
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The Secret Life of Algernon was released on November 15, 1997 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Secret Life of Algernon worth watching?
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The Secret Life of Algernon (1997) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.