Charly
1968, English. Directed by Ralph Nelson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ralph NelsonDirector
- Cliff RobertsonCharlie Gordon
- Claire BloomAlice Kinian
- Lilia SkalaDr. Anna Straus
- Leon JanneyDr. Richard Nemur
- Ruth WhiteMrs. Apple
- Dick Van PattenBert
- Edward McNallyGimpy
- Barney MartinHank
- William DwyerJoey
- Dan MorganPaddy
- Marianna CaseYoung Woman (uncredited)
- Leon CollinsTap Dancer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 23 September 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stirling Silliphant
- Budget
- $950K
- Box office
- $815K
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Charly: quick answers
Is Charly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Charly?
Charly runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Charly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Charly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Charly suitable for kids?
Charly is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Charly?
If you liked Charly, try Stereo (Tile 3B of a CAEE Educational Mosaic), Monkey Shines, Awakenings.
Who directed Charly?
Charly (1968) was directed by Ralph Nelson and stars Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala.