Curtis's Charm
Synopsis
This film, based on a Jim Carroll short story, recounts the tale of Curtis and his encounter with voodoo. Curtis is a drug addict who has become paranoid, thinking that his wife's mother has cast evil spells on him. He meets his friend Jim and asks him for help in counteracting her black magic. Jim tries to reason with his friend, but when that fails, he decides to play along and make him a talisman. Drawing a snake on a scrap of paper and mumbling an incantation, Jim gives him this charm. This immediately solves Curtis's problems...or does it?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John L'Ecuyer
- Screenplay & Story
- John L'Ecuyer, Jim Carroll
- Original Score
- Mark Korven
- Original Title
- Curtis's Charm
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Rabid Dog
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John L'Ecuyer
John L'Ecuyer, Jim Carroll
Mark Korven
Harald Bachmann
Craig Webster
Sandra Cunningham, Atom Egoyan, Patricia Rozema
Department Leadership Roster
John L'Ecuyer
Director
John L'Ecuyer
Writer
Sandra Cunningham
Producer
Craig Webster
Editor
Mark Korven
Original Music Composer
Harald Bachmann
Director of Photography
Beth Pasternak
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curtis's Charm
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What is Curtis's Charm about?
This film, based on a Jim Carroll short story, recounts the tale of Curtis and his encounter with voodoo. Curtis is a drug addict who has become paranoid, thinking that his wife's mother has cast evil spells on him. He meets his friend Jim and asks him for help in counteracting her black magic. Jim tries to reason with his friend, but when that fails, he decides to play along and make him a talisman. Drawing a snake on a scrap of paper and mumbling an incantation, Jim gives him this charm. This immediately solves Curtis's problems...or does it?
Who directed Curtis's Charm?
Curtis's Charm was directed by John L'Ecuyer.
Who stars in Curtis's Charm?
The principal cast of Curtis's Charm includes Maurice Dean Wint, Callum Keith Rennie, Rachael Crawford, Barbara Barnes-Hopkins, Aron Tager.
When was Curtis's Charm released and how long is it?
Curtis's Charm was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Curtis's Charm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curtis's Charm was composed by Mark Korven.
Is Curtis's Charm based on a book or true story?
Curtis's Charm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Carroll".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Curtis's Charm?
Curtis's Charm holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).