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Flowers for Algernon poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.6 / 100
2000·Drama / Sci-Fi·1h 31m

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON

“Last month, Charlie Gordon couldn't read. Now he's quoting Shakespeare. Can the medical miracle that changed his life help him understand the meaning of love?”

Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could could kill Charlie. Can Charlie survive being just plain old "Charlie Gordon" and will his newfound romance survive this test of character?

Above the Line
Jeff Bleckner·DirectorDaniel Keyes·NovelJohn Pielmeier·TeleplayMike Fash·Director of PhotographyMark Adler·Original Music ComposerGeoffrey Rowland·Editor
Cast
Matthew Modine·Charlie GordonKelli Williams·Alice KinianRon Rifkin·Dr. Jonah StraussBonnie Bedelia·RoseGloria Slade·FayeCliff Saunders·MikeKathryn Kirkpatrick·BerniceDavid McFarlane·LesterRonit Cohen·FrancineCarson Durven·Oliver
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Jeff Bleckner·DirectorDavid McLennan·First Assistant DirectorOliver Olsen·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Daniel Keyes·NovelJohn Pielmeier·Teleplay
Camera· 4
Mike Fash·Director of PhotographyJohn Medland·Still PhotographerChris Faulkner·Key GripChristopher Tammaro·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Geoffrey Rowland·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Mark Adler·Original Music ComposerPaul Shikata·Sound Effects EditorBuzz Watson·Boom OperatorRichard Cadger·Dialogue Editor
Art & Design· 5
Taavo Soodor·Production DesignLinda Muir·Costume DesignKathleen Graham·Makeup ArtistJohn Archbell·Property MasterDavid Edgar·Set Decoration
Production· 8
Mark Winemaker·ProducerDavid R. Ginsburg·Executive ProducerCraig Zadan·Executive ProducerNeil Meron·Executive ProducerMary V. Buck·CastingSusan Edelman·CastingKristine Scott·Production CoordinatorVince Nyuli·Location Manager
Other Departments· 3
Gail 'Freddie' Godden·HairstylistShelley Cook·Stunt CoordinatorShem Ellis·Best Boy Electric
By the Numbers
69.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Flowers for Algernon's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#F5F5DC
Mood
Calm, Serene
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image is a vertically oriented movie poster featuring two people and Japanese text. At the top, a woman with long dark hair is lying down and holding a book”

Key Elements
BookChair
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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