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Mr. Rice's Secret(2000)
Status: Released
Date: 2000-12-22
60%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 53m
Overview:
A terminally-ill boy's life is saved when his deceased 400-year-old friend, "Mr. Rice", leads him on a treasure hunt to find a magical "Potion of Life".
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada,
United States of America
Budget: $3,500,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
New City Releasing
Movie: Mr. Rice's Secret
Top 10 Billed Cast
David Bowie
Mr. William Rice
Teryl Rothery
Marylyn
Garwin Sanford
Stan
Zach Lipovsky
Funnel Head
Campbell Lane
Mr. Death
Richard de Klerk
Simon
Tyler Labine
Percy
Eric Keenleyside
Ray
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