Bogus
“A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.”
Synopsis
Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bogus - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-20
Top Cast
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Whoopi Goldberg
Harriet Franklin
Gérard Depardieu
Bogus
Haley Joel Osment
Albert
Denis Mercier
Monsieur Antoine
Andrea Martin
Penny
Nancy Travis
Lorraine Franklin
Ute Lemper
Babette
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Ruth Clark
Barbara Hamilton
Mrs. Partridge
Al Waxman
School Principal
Elizabeth Harpur
Ellen
Fiona Reid
School Teacher
Kevin Jackson
Bob Morrison
Richard Portnow
M. Clay Thrasher
Mo Gaffney
Travellers Aide - New Jersey
Sara Peery
Travellers Aide - Las Vegas
Cynthia Mace
Florence, the Flight Attendant
Don Francks
Dr. Surprise
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 6, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Sargent
- Original Score
- Marc Shaiman
- Original Title
- Bogus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $32M
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Yorktown Productions, New Regency Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Jewison
Alvin Sargent
Marc Shaiman
David Watkin
Stephen E. Rivkin
Jeff Rothberg, Arnon Milchan, Norman Jewison, Gayle Fraser-Baigelman, Patrick Markey
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Jewison
Director
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Jeff Rothberg
Producer
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Norman Jewison
Producer
Stephen E. Rivkin
Editor
Ken Adam
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bogus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bogus about?
Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.
Who directed Bogus?
Bogus was directed by Norman Jewison.
Who stars in Bogus?
The principal cast of Bogus includes Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Denis Mercier, Andrea Martin.
When was Bogus released and how long is it?
Bogus was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Bogus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bogus was composed by Marc Shaiman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bogus?
Bogus holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).