Flowers For Algernon Synopsis & Summary

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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, All Movie Guide

Starring:

Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, Ron Rifkin, Bonnie Bedelia, Richard Chevolleau

DVD Release Date:

11/18/2008

Run Time:

91 min.

Production Co.:

Alliance Atlantis Communications, CBS, Citadel Entertainment, Storyline Entertainment, Telepic

Director(s):

Jeff Bleckner

Genre(s):

Science Fiction