

Bogus
1996-09-06 · 110 min · ★ 5.8
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Norman Jewison
- Production companies
- Regency Enterprises, Yorktown Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 32,000,000
Top Cast
Whoopi GoldbergHarriet Franklin
Gérard DepardieuBogus
Haley Joel OsmentAlbert
Denis MercierMonsieur Antoine
Andrea MartinPenny
Nancy TravisLorraine Franklin
Ute LemperBabette
Sheryl Lee RalphRuth Clark
Barbara HamiltonMrs. Partridge
Al WaxmanSchool Principal
Elizabeth HarpurEllen
Fiona ReidSchool Teacher
Kevin JacksonBob Morrison
Richard PortnowM. Clay Thrasher
Mo GaffneyTravellers Aide - New Jersey
Don FrancksDr. Surprise
Justine JohnstonWoman in Plane
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