Summaries

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.

Seven year-old Albert is the son of a Las Vegas circus performer. When she is killed in a car wreck, Albert is sent to live with his mother's foster sister, Harriet Franklin, a no-nonsense businesswoman struggling in New Jersey. Albert hates it with the dour Harriet, but takes refuge in the company of Bogus, a flamboyant, gentle, loving, and altogether imaginary Frenchman. With Bogus's help, Albert can perhaps come to terms with his mother's death, and Harriet with her own loss of childhood innocence.—Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

Details

Keywords
  • magic
  • las vegas nevada
  • close up of eyes
  • loss of mother
  • death of mother
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Family
Release date Sep 5, 1996
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Warner Bros.
Language English French
Filming locations New Jersey, USA
Production companies Warner Bros. New Regency Productions Regency Enterprises

Box office

Budget $30000000
Gross US & Canada $4357406
Opening weekend US & Canada $1895593
Gross worldwide $4357406

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 50m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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