Mr. Rice's Secret
2000 · 113 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Family
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".
Directed by Nicholas Kendall · Written by J. H. Wyman
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David Bowie Mr. William Rice -
Teryl Rothery Marylyn -
Garwin Sanford Stan -
Zach Lipovsky Funnel Head - J Jason Anderson Veg
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Campbell Lane Mr. Death -
Richard de Klerk Simon -
Tyler Labine Percy -
Eric Keenleyside Ray -
Colleen Rennison Molly -
Kyle Labine Jonathan
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