Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the ...
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Title: Flowers for Algernon (TV Movie 2000)
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(1968)
Certificate: M
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Romance
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Sci-Fi
Director:
Ralph Nelson
Stars:
Cliff Robertson,
Claire Bloom,
Lilia Skala
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| Matthew Modine | ... | Charlie Gordon | |
| Kelli Williams | ... | Alice Kinian | |
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Richard Chevolleau | ||
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Jeff Pustil | ||
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Ken James | ||
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Richard Fitzpatrick | ||
| Bonnie Bedelia | ... | Rose | |
| Ron Rifkin | ... | Dr. Jonah Strauss | |
| Cameron Bowen | ... | Young Charlie | |
| Gloria Slade | ... | Faye | |
| Cliff Saunders | ... | Mike | |
| Kathryn Kirkpatrick | ... | Bernice | |
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David McFarlane | ... | Lester |
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Ronit Cohen | ... | Francine |
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Philip Kowalik | ... | Young Charlie 2 |
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Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could could kill Charlie. Can Charlie survive being just plain old "Charlie Gordon" and will his newfound romance survive this test of character? Written by Michelle Pickrell <countrymuzluvr@yahoo.com>
Plot Keywords:
genius | mother son reunion | laboratory | teacher student relationship | tragedy |Taglines:
Last month, Charlie Gordon couldn't read. Now he's quoting Shakespeare. Can the medical miracle that changed his life help him understand the meaning of love?Certificate:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 February 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Flowers for Algernon See more »Filming Locations:
Ontario, CanadaCompany Credits
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Alliance Atlantis Communications,Citadel Entertainment,Storyline Entertainment See more »
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This must be one of the most underestimated movies ever. Never, in my long movie life, have I ever seen such a dramafilm. You got a GREAT plot, unexpected happenings. 100 % satisfactory, I didn't yawn once during the movie. I can for sure tell you that, in the right mood, you will cry a river. Such a sad(positive) story, and great performances should you look long after. Now, I wont repeat myself, go see it. It's among the underestimated movies ever.