The Secret Life of Algernon

Produced byNancy MaranoStarringCinematographyGregory MiddletonEdited byDoug ForbesMusic byGraeme Coleman106 minutesCountryCanadaLanguageEnglish

The Secret Life of Algernon is a 1997 Canadian comedy film directed by Charles Jarrott. It stars John Cullum and Carrie-Anne Moss in an early film appearance. It won an award at the 1998 Breckenridge Festival of Film.^[1] The film is based on the novel by Russell H. Greenan The Secret Life of Algernon Pendleton.

Plot

Algernon is an old man who lives alone, having conversations with a porcelain cat and making things out of bones, for which he boils a neighbor's dead dog. 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.

Production

Filming took place throughout New Brunswick, including the cities of Moncton and Saint John,^[2] with parts also being shot in the village of Riverside-Albert in Albert County.^[3]

Cast

• John Cullum as Algernon Pendelton
• Carrie-Anne Moss as Madge Clarisy
• Charles Durning as Norbie Hess
• Hrant Alianak as Mahir Sullyman
• Kay Hawtrey as Mrs. Binney

References

External links

• The Secret Life of Algernon at IMDb