# Charly (1968)

> A vulnerable bakery worker undergoes an experimental procedure that grants him genius-level intelligence while placing his dignity, romance, and sense of self at risk.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17920

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
- Director: Ralph Nelson
- Cast: Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney, Ruth White, Dick Van Patten, Edward McNally, Barney Martin
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062794/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, tender, wistful, quiet evening, classic film night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey of transformation and self-discovery unfolds as a man grapples with newfound intelligence and the emotional fallout that follows.

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