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Charly

1968-09-23 · 103 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Romance · Science Fiction

An experiment on a simpleton turns him into a genius. When he discovers what has been done to him he struggles with whether or not what was done to him was right.

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Production details

Directors
Ralph Nelson
Production companies
ABC Pictures, Cinerama Releasing Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 950,000
Revenue
USD 814,666

Top Cast

Cliff RobertsonCliff RobertsonCharlie Gordon
Claire BloomClaire BloomAlice Kinian
Lilia SkalaLilia SkalaDr. Anna Straus
Leon JanneyLeon JanneyDr. Richard Nemur
Ruth WhiteRuth WhiteMrs. Apple
Dick Van PattenDick Van PattenBert
Edward McNallyGimpy
Barney MartinBarney MartinHank
William DwyerJoey
Dan MorganPaddy
Marianna CaseYoung Woman (uncredited)
Leon CollinsTap Dancer (uncredited)
Harry CooperConference Attendee (uncredited)
Frank DolanEddie (uncredited)
Randee Lynne JensenRandee Lynne JensenWoman (uncredited)
Ralph NelsonRalph NelsonConvention Speaker (uncredited)
Donald WarnockConference Attendee (uncredited)

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