Flowers for Algernon (Charlie) (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… More 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
- Directed By
- Jeff Bleckner
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Science Fiction & Fantasy
- In Theaters
- Feb 20, 2000 Wide
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Cast
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Matthew Modine
as Charlie Gordon
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Kelli Williams
as Alice
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Ron Rifkin
as Dr. Jonah Strauss
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Bonnie Bedelia
as Rose
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Richard Chevolleau
as Burt
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Jeff Pustil
as Gimpy
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Ken James
as Mr.Donner
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Richard Fitzpatrick
as Frank
- Cliff Saunders