Harrison Bergeron(1995)
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Overview
"All men are not created equal. It is the purpose of the Government to make them so." This is the premise of the Showtime film adaption of Kurt Vonnegut's futuristic short story Harrison Bergeron. The film centers around a young man (Harrison) who is smarter than his peers, and is not affected by the usual "Handicapping" which is used to train all Americans so everyone is of equal intelligence.
Director
Bruce Pittman
Studio
Atlantis Films
Cast
Sean Astin
as Harrison Bergeron
Miranda de Pencier
as Phillipa
Eugene Levy
as President McCloskey
Howie Mandel
as Charlie
Andrea Martin
as Diana Moon Glampers
Christopher Plummer
as John Klaxon
Nigel Bennett
as Dr. Eisenstock
Peter Boretski
as Newman
David Calderisi
as Commissioner Benson
Emmanuelle Chriqui
as Jeannie
Hayden Christensen
as Eric
Cindy Cook
as Weatherperson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Atlantis Films
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Where can I watch Harrison Bergeron?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Harrison Bergeron (1995).
What is Harrison Bergeron about?▼
"All men are not created equal. It is the purpose of the Government to make them so." This is the premise of the Showtime film adaption of Kurt Vonnegut's futuristic short story Harrison Bergeron. The film centers around a young man (Harrison) who is smarter than his peers, and is not affected by the usual "Handicapping" which is used to train all Americans so everyone is of equal intelligence.
Who directed Harrison Bergeron?▼
Harrison Bergeron was directed by Bruce Pittman and released in 1995. It is a science fiction, tv movie film.
How long is Harrison Bergeron?▼
Harrison Bergeron has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Harrison Bergeron?▼
The cast of Harrison Bergeron includes Sean Astin as Harrison Bergeron, Miranda de Pencier as Phillipa, Eugene Levy as President McCloskey, Howie Mandel as Charlie, Andrea Martin as Diana Moon Glampers and more.
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