Quick Facts
DirectorRalph Nelson
Runtime1h 43m · PG
GenresDrama · Romance · Science-fiction
Release1968-09-23
Film
Charly
1968· PG· 1h 43m· Drama· Romance· Science-fiction
“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.
1968-09-23
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorRalph Nelson
ScreenplayStirling Silliphant
ProducerRalph Nelson
Director of PhotographyArthur J. Ornitz
Original Music ComposerRavi Shankar
EditorFredric Steinkamp
Full cast & crew (17 cast · 21 crew)
Details
Released1968-09-23
Runtime1h 43m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosABC Pictures · Cinerama Releasing Corporation
Budget$950,000
Box office$814,666
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.5/10 · 119 votes
Original languageen
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