Harrison Bergeron (1995)
Harrison Bergeron is a 1995 science fiction movie directed by Bruce Pittman, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Sean Astin, Miranda de Pencier and Eugene Levy.
"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.
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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.
When was Harrison Bergeron released?
Harrison Bergeron was released on 13 August 1995.
How long is Harrison Bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron runs 1h 39m.
Who made Harrison Bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron was directed by Bruce Pittman.
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