Flowers for Algernon (film)
Flowers for Algernon is a 2000 American-Canadian television film written by John Pielmeier, directed by Jeff Bleckner and starring Matthew Modine.[1] It is the second screen adaptation of Daniel Keyes' 1966 novel of the same name following the 1968 film Charly.[2]
| Flowers for Algernon | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes |
| Screenplay by | John Pielmeier |
| Directed by | Jeff Bleckner |
| Starring | Matthew Modine |
| Theme music composer | Mark Adler |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Mark Winemaker |
| Cinematography | Michael Fash |
| Editor(s) | Geoffrey Rowland |
| Running time | 91 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Alliance Atlantis Communications Citadel Entertainment Storyline Entertainment |
| Distributor | CBS |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | February 20, 2000 |
Plot
Cast
- Matthew Modine as Charlie Gordon
- Kelli Williams as Alice Kinnian
- Ron Rifkin as Dr. Jonah Strauss
- Bonnie Bedelia as Rose
- Richard Chevolleau as Burt
- Jeff Pustil as Gimpy
- Ken James as Mr. Donner
- Richard Fitzpatrick as Frank
- Cameron Bowen as Young Charlie
- Gloria Slade as Faye
- Cliff Saunders as Mike
- Kathryn Kirkpatrick as Bernice
References
- Linan, Steve (19 February 2000). "Pathos Dilutes the Power of 'Flowers for Algernon'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- Shales, Tom (20 February 2000). "'Algernon': Of Mouse And Man". The Washington Post. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- Zahed, Ramin (17 February 2000). "Flowers for Algernon". Variety. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
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