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Bogus (1996)

A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.

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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.

Release Date
September 6, 1996
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
5.8/10 (244 votes)

Director: Norman Jewison

Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Denis Mercier, Andrea Martin, Nancy Travis, Ute Lemper, Sheryl Lee Ralph

Production: Regency Enterprises, Yorktown Productions
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Budget
$32M
Full Cast (60 people)

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Bogus

A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.

A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.

5.8
110 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/6/1996
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Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

as Harriet Franklin

Gérard Depardieu

as Bogus

Haley Joel Osment

as Albert

Denis Mercier

as Monsieur Antoine

Andrea Martin

as Penny

Nancy Travis

as Lorraine Franklin

Ute Lemper

as Babette

Sheryl Lee Ralph

as Ruth Clark

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

How long is Bogus?

1h 50m

When was Bogus released?

September 6, 1996

Who directed Bogus?

Norman Jewison

Who stars in Bogus?

Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment

What genre is Bogus?

Fantasy, Comedy, Family

What is Bogus rated?

PG