Bogus 1996
“A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.”
What is Bogus?
Bogus is a 1996 American urban fantasy comedy-drama film released in the United States on September 6, 1996. The film falls into the fantasy, comedy, and family genres and has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 6, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Yorktown Productions
- Budget
- $32,000,000
- Genres
- Fantasy, Comedy, Family
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Bogus is a 1996 American urban fantasy comedy-drama film released in the United States on September 6, 1996. The film falls into the fantasy, comedy, and family genres and has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes. It was directed by Norman Jewison from a screenplay written by Alvin Sargent. The main cast features Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, and Haley Joel Osment. The story centers on a young boy who recently becomes an orphan and is taken in by his godmother. The godmother is shocked to realize that she is able to see the young boy's imaginary friend, who is a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus. The film was described as a comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child, and meeting the one friend you have always tried to find. Director Norman Jewison directed the project following his earlier work on films such as Agnes of God.
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“A gripping exploration of fantasy and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Bogus worth watching?
Bogus holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 248 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Fantasy, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Bogus and when was it released?
Bogus is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed Bogus?
Bogus was directed by Norman Jewison.
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