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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.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.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.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
Gérard Depardieu
- Bogus
- (as Gerard Depardieu)
- Director
- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaDenis Mercier dubbed himself in the French version.
- GoofsAs they drive away from the airport, the boom mic is clearly reflected in car windows.
- Quotes
Harriet Franklin: This isn't going to work. I haven't had a conversation with a child since I was a child.
- SoundtracksThe Best of Friends
Written by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman
Performed by Dr. John
Produced by Dr. John and John Clayton
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See this, you'll like it. One of the best I've seen in long time!
Doing for orphaned children what Ghost did for grieving lovers, Bogus is a sweet-natured fantasy that's sure to have some viewers reaching for a Kleenex. With The Sixth Sense still three years in his future, Haley Joel Osment plays 7-year-old Albert, whose happy life is disrupted when his mother (Nancy Travis) is killed in a traffic accident. Her will stipulates that Albert be placed in the custody of his mom's little-known half-sister, Harriet (Whoopi Goldberg), a New Jersey restaurant-supply owner who's anything but motherly. That's when Albert invents Bogus (Gerard Depardieu), an imaginary friend who springs to life from a coloring book drawing--clearly the product of Albert's need for love and companionship. It's easy to see why director Norman Jewison was drawn to the challenge of this delicate, charmingly cast fantasy/drama whimsically written by Alvin Sargent (Oscar®-winner for Ordinary People), and there are some lovely moments that capture a fleeting sense of wonder. But like the similar fantasy Three Wishes, the magic is lightweight and it doesn't always work. Your best bet is to just surrender to the sentiment, and don't be surprised if you shed a tear or two.
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- Gunnar_Runar_Ingibjargarson
- Jun 17, 2008
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- Languages
- Also known as
- Боґус
- Filming locations
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,357,406
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,895,593
- Sep 8, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $4,357,406
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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