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Charly

Drama • Romance • Science Fiction • 1968 • 1h 43m

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RATING★ 3.3

RUNTIME1h 43m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

📺 Where to Watch

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📖 Synopsis

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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “A love story that begins with an incredible experiment!”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Director: Ralph Nelson
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

Cliff Robertson

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charly about?: 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.
Who directed Charly?: Charly was directed by Ralph Nelson.
When was Charly released?: Charly was released on September 23, 1968.
How long is Charly?: Charly has a runtime of 1h 43m.
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