Charly
“A love story that begins with an incredible experiment!”
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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About Charly
Charly is a 1968 English-language drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Ralph Nelson. The cast is led by Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
Charly was produced by ABC Pictures and Cinerama Releasing Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on September 23, 1968, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Writers
- Stirling Silliphant
- Release date
- September 23, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- ABC Pictures, Cinerama Releasing Corporation
Charly cast & crew
Charly was directed by Ralph Nelson and written by Stirling Silliphant.
The cast features Cliff Robertson as Charlie Gordon, Claire Bloom as Alice Kinian, Lilia Skala as Dr. Anna Straus, Leon Janney as Dr. Richard Nemur, Ruth White as Mrs. Apple, and Dick Van Patten as Bert.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ravi Shankar, cinematography is by Arthur J. Ornitz, and it was produced by Selig J. Seligman and Ralph Nelson.
Is Charly worth watching?
Charly holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 124 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and science fiction, Charly is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Charly
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)
Charly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Charly in United States?
Charly is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Charly in?
Charly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Charly?
Charly runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Charly rated?
Charly is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 124 ratings.
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