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Charly

Charly

A love story that begins with an incredible experiment!

19686.41h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ralph Nelson
Written by Stirling Silliphant, Daniel Keyes
Produced by Ralph Nelson
Box OfficeBudget: $950KRevenue: $815K

Top Cast

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Charlie Gordon

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Alice Kinian

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

Dr. Anna Straus

Leon Janney

Leon Janney

Dr. Richard Nemur

Ruth White

Ruth White

Mrs. Apple

Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten

Bert

E

Edward McNally

Gimpy

Barney Martin

Barney Martin

Hank

W

William Dwyer

Joey

D

Dan Morgan

Paddy

Themes & Keywords

experimentmousegeniusintelligence test

About Charly

Charly is a drama, romance, science fiction film released in 1968 exploring themes of experiment, mouse, genius, intelligence test. Directed by Ralph Nelson, it stars Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala. 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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