Charly
“A love story that begins with an incredible experiment!”
1968•PG•1h 43m•6.5•Released
DramaRomanceScience 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.
Director
Ralph Nelson
Writer
Stirling Silliphant
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
ABC Pictures
Cast
Cliff Robertson
Charlie Gordon
Claire Bloom
Alice Kinian
Lilia Skala
Dr. Anna Straus
Leon Janney
Dr. Richard Nemur
Ruth White
Mrs. Apple
Dick Van Patten
Bert
Edward McNally
Gimpy
Barney Martin
Hank
William Dwyer
Joey
Dan Morgan
Paddy
Marianna Case
Young Woman (uncredited)
Leon Collins
Tap Dancer (uncredited)
Harry Cooper
Conference Attendee (uncredited)
Frank Dolan
Eddie (uncredited)
Randee Lynne Jensen
Woman (uncredited)
Production
Company
ABC Pictures
Company
Cinerama Releasing Corporation
Producer
Ralph Nelson
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