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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Jarrott
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell Greenan, John Cullum, Charles Jarrott, John Gray
- Original Title
- The Secret Life of Algernon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Phare-Est Productions, Marano Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Jarrott
Russell Greenan, John Cullum, Charles Jarrott, John Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Jarrott
Director
John Cullum
Writer
Charles Jarrott
Writer
John Gray
Writer
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What is The Secret Life of Algernon about?
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.
Who directed The Secret Life of Algernon?
The Secret Life of Algernon was directed by Charles Jarrott.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Algernon?
The principal cast of The Secret Life of Algernon includes John Cullum, Carrie-Anne Moss, Charles Durning, Hrant Alianak.
When was The Secret Life of Algernon released and how long is it?
The Secret Life of Algernon was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Is The Secret Life of Algernon based on a book or true story?
The Secret Life of Algernon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Russell Greenan".