Flowers for Algernon

2h 2000

Brief Synopsis

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Television movie based on Daniel Keyes' book about Charlie Gordon, a mentally retarded man who becomes super-intelligent by means of a scientific experiment. As Charlie gains intelligence and loses his childlike innocence, he must learn how to survive in the unforgiving adult environment that has sh

Cast & Crew

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Jeff Bleckner

Director

Matthew Modine

David Mcfarlane

Ron Kennell

Kathryn Kirkpatrick

Hayley Lochner

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
2000
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Television movie based on Daniel Keyes' book about Charlie Gordon, a mentally retarded man who becomes super-intelligent by means of a scientific experiment. As Charlie gains intelligence and loses his childlike innocence, he must learn how to survive in the unforgiving adult environment that has shunned him throughout his life. When the experiment goes awry, Charlie finds himself struggling between his past and present worlds.

Director

Jeff Bleckner

Director

Cast

Matthew Modine

David Mcfarlane

Ron Kennell

Kathryn Kirkpatrick

Hayley Lochner

Jeff Pustil

Vince Guerriero

Richard Fitzpatrick

Cameron Bowen

Ronit Cohen

Moe Kelso

Gloria Slade

Philip Kowalik

Ken James

Liam Titcomb

Ron Rifkin

Bonnie Bedelia

Billy Khoury

Richard Chevolleau

Kelli Williams

Cliff Saunders

Andrew Dinner

Carson Durven

Crew

Mark Adler

Music

John Archbell

Property Master

Paul Binney

Assistant

Jeff Bleckner

Coproducer

Mary Buck

Casting

Terry Burke

Foley Artist

Rick Cadger

Dialogue Editor

Ira Cohen

Gaffer

Shelley Cook

Stunt Coordinator

Peter Cox

Stunts

Pamela Delaney

Post-Production Supervisor

Susan Edelman

Casting

David Edgar

Set Decorator

Shem Ellis

Best Boy Electric

Henry Embry

Sound Recordist

Mike Fash

Director Of Photography

Chris Faulkner

Key Grip

Robert Fernandez

Music

Tina Gerussi

Casting

David R Ginsburg

Executive Producer

Freddie Godden

Hair Stylist

Kathleen Graham

Makeup Artist

Lorraine Grant

Colorist

Stewart Grayburn

Dolly Grip

Fernando Guerreiro

On-Line Editor

Robert Haid

Best Boy Grip

Bryan M Horne

Associate Editor

Shauna Jamison

Production Manager

Daniel Keyes

Source Material

Walter Klassen

Other

David Mclennan

Assistant Director

Neil Meron

Executive Producer

Linda Muir

Costume Designer

Matthew Murray

Assistant

Vince Nyuli

Location Manager

Oliver Olsen

Script Supervisor

Jim Phillips

Art Director

John Pielmeier

Screenplay

Judy Ranan

Producer

David Rose

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Geoffrey Rowland

Editor

Ronn Sarosiak

Dresser

Kristine Scott

Production Coordinator

Paul Shikata

Sound Effects Editor

Kerry Smart

Assistant Camera

Taavo Soodor

Production Designer

Orest Sushko

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Christopher Tammaro

Camera Operator

Mike L Turner

Colorist

Buzz Watson

Boom Operator

Mark Winemaker

Producer

Laura Wood Fawcett

Assistant Director

Craig Zadan

Executive Producer

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
2000
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

A feature film version entitled "Charly," was released in 1968 and earned Cliff Robertson a best actor Oscar.

Aired in United States February 20, 2000

Aired in United States November 18, 2008

Began shooting April 26, 1999.

Completed shooting May 24, 1999.

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