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Bogus (1996)

Directed by Norman Jewison · Cinematography by David Watkin

PG110 min183 frames

FantasyComedyFamily

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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Stills, screencaps & shots from Bogus

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Bogus (1996) movie still: wide — A school playground seen through a chain-link fence features a wooden climbing structure. Children in winter…Bogus (1996) movie still: establishing — A sprawling casino floor under a large stained glass vaulted ceiling at night. Numerous patrons gather…Bogus (1996) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room with a louvered wooden door slightly ajar. A young child with blonde hair watches through the…Bogus (1996) movie still: fullbody — An interior space filled with rows of commercial refrigerators and kitchen machinery under fluorescent lights.…Bogus (1996) movie still: closeup — An urban outdoor setting with blurred architectural elements in the background. A woman with dreadlocks and…Bogus (1996) movie still: medium — A cluttered wholesale supply shop features shelves of kitchenware and signage on display. A man holding a stack…Bogus (1996) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit interior room at night with deep shadows obscuring most surroundings. A woman in profile looks…Bogus (1996) movie still: medium — A decorated interior space is filled with colorful balloons and a clown piñata. A man in a paper hat sits and…Bogus (1996) movie still: closeup — A group of people dressed in formal dark attire stand together outdoors. A young boy in a blazer looks forward…Bogus (1996) movie still: medium — A group of diverse children sit in plastic white chairs during an outdoor gathering. The central blonde boy faces…Bogus (1996) movie still: wide — A low horizon line features a flickering line of fire in total darkness. The flames stretch horizontally across the…Bogus (1996) movie still: closeup — A dark bedroom interior features a small child illuminated by a dim spotlight. The boy lies in bed while facing…Bogus (1996) movie still: establishing — A cream-colored mobile home features a wooden deck with two wicker chairs. Dense evergreen bushes sit in…Bogus (1996) movie still: closeup — A cluttered wooden tabletop contains a glass of milk, a baseball, and various photographs. A hand enters the…Bogus (1996) movie still: medium — The interior of a moving vehicle with a woman driving and a child passenger. The woman looks ahead while the boy…Bogus (1996) movie still: medium — A residential interior features a wooden staircase railing in the foreground. A young boy stands in an open…
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Bogus — official trailer

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.

Where can you watch Bogus?

US availability for Bogus (1996). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

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What does the cinematography of Bogus look like?

Across 183 sampled frames, Bogus builds its coverage from medium shots (56% of the sample), with close-ups (19%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer David Watkin keeps 57% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Focus stays shallow in 75% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1990s.

What is the color palette of Bogus?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Bogus (1996) are #332f2e, #f9f8f7, #524e4c, #d4d1cc, #0d0c0c, #8c786e — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #524e4c
  • #d4d1cc
  • #0d0c0c
  • #8c786e

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