Flowers for Algernon (2000)
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- TV-PG
- 2h 0min
- Drama, Sci-Fi
- 20 Feb 2000 (USA)
- TV Movie
Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. Charlie takes the chance, but he must adjust emotionally when a laboratory experiment raises his IQ to amazing levels.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Matthew Modine | ... |
Charlie Gordon
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| 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 |
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| Bonnie Bedelia | ... |
Rose
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| Ron Rifkin | ... |
Dr. Jonah Strauss
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| Cameron Bowen | ... |
Young Charlie
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| Gloria Slade | ... |
Faye
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| Cliff Saunders | ... |
Mike
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| 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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Carson Durven | ... |
Oliver
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Andrew Dinner | ... |
First Teen
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Liam Titcomb | ... |
Second Teen
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Hayley Lochner | ... |
Harriet
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| Ron Kennell | ... |
Bakery Worker
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Vince Guerriero | ... |
Bartender
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Mo Kelso | ... |
Female Neighbor
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Billy Khoury | ... |
Male Neighbor
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| Gerry Fiorini | ... |
Chris (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jeff Bleckner | ||
Written by
| Daniel Keyes | ... | (novel) |
| John Pielmeier | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Jeff Bleckner | ... | co-producer |
| David R. Ginsburg | ... | executive producer |
| Neil Meron | ... | executive producer |
| Judy Ranan | ... | supervising producer |
| Mark Winemaker | ... | producer |
| Craig Zadan | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mark Adler | ||
Cinematography by
| Mike Fash | ... | (as Michael Fash) |
Editing by
| Geoffrey Rowland | ||
Editorial Department
| Pamela Delaney | ... | post supervisor |
| Lorraine Grant | ... | colorist |
| Fernando Guerreiro | ... | on-line editor |
| Bryan M. Horne | ... | associate editor |
| Chris Mayo | ... | video conform editor |
| Mike L. Turner | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Mary V. Buck | ||
| Susan Edelman | ||
Production Design by
| Taavo Soodor | ||
Art Direction by
| James Phillips | ||
Set Decoration by
| David Edgar | ||
| Pierre M. Munha | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Linda Muir | ||
Makeup Department
| Gail 'Freddie' Godden | ... | hair stylist (as Freddie Godden) |
| Kathleen Graham | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Shauna Jamison | ... | production manager |
| Patti Singer | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Coulter | ... | third assistant director |
| David McLennan | ... | first assistant director |
| Craig Newman | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Neil Winemaker | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Laura Wood Fawcett | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Tamara Andrews | ... | on-set scenic artist |
| John Archbell | ... | props master |
| Walter Klassen | ... | construction: mouse builder |
| Patton Nam | ... | set dresser (creditOnly) |
| Deborah Rubinger | ... | set dec buyer |
| Ron Zarosiak | ... | lead dresser (as Ronn Sarosiak) |
| Pierre M. Munha | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Terry Burke | ... | foley artist |
| Richard Cadger | ... | dialogue editor (as Rick Cadger) |
| Henry Embry | ... | sound recordist |
| Gina Nuccio | ... | copyist |
| David Rose | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Paul Shikata | ... | sound effects editor |
| Orest Sushko | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Buz Watson | ... | boom operator (as Buzz Watson) |
Special Effects by
| Dave Fulton | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Tim Good | ... | special effects coordinator (uncredited) |
| Wayne Sherman | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Shelley Cook | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Peter Cox | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ira Cohen | ... | gaffer |
| Shem Ellis | ... | best boy electric |
| Chris Faulkner | ... | key grip |
| Stewart Grayburn | ... | dolly grip |
| Rob Haid | ... | best boy grip (as Robert Haid) |
| Ben Mark Holzberg | ... | gallery photographer |
| John Medland | ... | still photographer |
| Kerry Smart | ... | first assistant camera |
| Christopher Tammaro | ... | camera operator (as Chris Tammaro) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Erika Larner | ... | wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Vince Nyuli | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Robert Fernandez | ... | music recordist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Oliver Olsen | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Paul Binney | ... | assistant to producers |
| Lee Ann Cotton | ... | production assistant |
| Martin King | ... | mouse wrangler |
| Shelley King | ... | mouse wrangler |
| Steve Kolodziej | ... | 24 frame computer playback operator |
| Matt Murray | ... | executive: assistant to producers |
| Rick Parker | ... | mouse wrangler |
| Kristine Scott | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
Special Effects
- Calibre Digital Pictures (digital visual effects)
- Good FX
Other Companies
- Casablanca Sound and Picture (post-production services)
- On Location Production Services (Security)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 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 |
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| 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? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Quote: "I don't know what's worse, to not know what you want and be happy, or to know what you want and feel alone." --Charlie See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Adaptation. (2002). See more » |