The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon

The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon

1961 · 52 min · Drama

Teleplay adaptation of Daniel Keyes' noted short story “Flowers for Algernon,” about a gentle, disabled young man who undergoes a highly experimental treatment to increase his mental capacity.

Directed by Fielder Cook · Written by James Yaffe

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