Flowers For Algernon (2000)
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Matthew Modine stars in this adaptation of the classic novel by Daniel Keyes. In the film, Modine plays Charlie Gordon, a gentle, simple man with an IQ of 68 who is the subject of an intelligence-enhancing experiment. This lowly janitor, who was the butt of many of his co-workers' jokes, is soon alienating his friends by quoting Shakespeare and reading Aramaic. Unfortunately, his heightened intelligence proves to be temporary and he soon slides back into being unintelligent. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Starring:
- Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jeff Bleckner
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Flowers For Algernon
Matthew Modine stars in this adaptation of the classic novel by Daniel Keyes. In the film, Modine plays Charlie Gordon, a gentle, simple man with an IQ of 68 who is the subject of an intelligence-enhancing experiment. This lowly janitor, who was the butt of many of his co-workers' jokes, is soon alienating his friends by quoting Shakespeare and reading Aramaic. Unfortunately, his heightened intelligence proves to be temporary and he soon slides back into being unintelligent. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 91 mins
Complete Cast of Flowers For Algernon
- Matthew Modine - Charlie Gordon
- Ron Rifkin - Dr. Jonah Strauss
- Richard Chevolleau - Burt
- Ken James - Mr.Donner
- Cliff Saunders
- Kelli Williams - Alice
- Bonnie Bedelia - Rose
- Jeff Pustil - Gimpy
- Richard Fitzpatrick - Frank
- Director(s):
- Jeff Bleckner
- Writer(s):
- John Pielmeier
- Producer(s):
- Mark Winemaker
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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