Charly (1968) is a captivating drama helmed by Ralph Nelson, adapted from Daniel Keyes' novel "Flowers for Algernon." The narrative revolves around a developmentally delayed adult who undergoes a transformative brain operation, leading to an abrupt intellectual maturation. This unique blend of documentary, romance, social drama, and science fiction showcases Cliff Robertson's Academy Award-winning portrayal of Charly Gordon, a man who rapidly evolves from a simple-minded individual to a genius. Claire Bloom delivers a compelling performance as Alice Kinian, Charly's empathetic and supportive caseworker. The story unfolds as Miss Kinian brings Charly to a clinic where scientists, using a mouse named Algernon as a benchmark, monitor his progress. Algernon, once intellectually impaired, has undergone an experiment that significantly enhanced his intelligence, making him a consistent winner in competitions. Charly initially shows no effects from the experiment but gradually becomes more educated and eventually a genius. This transformation not only impacts Charly but also deeply affects everyone involved in his journey.
Charly (1968)
1968 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Ralph Nelson
Cast Cliff Robertson · Claire Bloom · Lilia Skala · Leon Janney · Ruth White · Dick Van Patten · Edward McNally · Barney Martin · William Dwyer · Dan Morgan
Soundtrack Ravi Shankar
Screenplay Stirling Silliphant · Daniel Keyes
Cinematography Arthur J. Ornitz
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Title Charly
Original title Charly
Year 1968
Type Movie
Length 103 min.
Country United States
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