Tuesday, November 17, 2009

With the exception of the made-for-TV flick, were there any movies based on the novel 'Flowers For Algernon'?

Charly (1968)


starring Cliff Robertson (Oscar for Best Actor), Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney, Ruth White, Dick Van Patten


IMDB synopsis:


Charles Gordon is a retarded adult male struggling to survive in the world. His frequent attempts at learning, reading, and writing prove worthless. His teacher, Miss Kinian, takes Charley to the clinic where he is observed by doctors who have him "race" the mouse Algernon, who wins thanks to an experiment that greatly raised his intelligence. Charley undergoes the same treatment, and his world changes.





From IMDB:


Cliff Robertson saw more than one TV production he'd starred in turned into hit movies with other actors, such as "Days of Wine and Roses" (1962). So, when he starred in the 1961 "The United States Steel Hour" (1953) production of "The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon," based on the short story-turned-novel "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, he bought the rights and later was responsible for turning that story into this film.





So, "Flowers for Algernon" (2000 TV) was the third production of Keyes' story.

With the exception of the made-for-TV flick, were there any movies based on the novel 'Flowers For Algernon'?
Yes, it was called "Charly" and Cliff Robertson won an Oscar for his performance
Reply:Yep, Charley
Reply:Charly (1968) or Flowers for Algernon (2000) (TV)


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