Harrison Bergeron(1995)
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Harrison Bergeron Synopsis
"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.
Harrison Bergeron (1995) is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Bruce Pittman, released on August 13, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Sean Astin, Miranda de Pencier, Eugene Levy and Howie Mandel. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Pittman
- Writers:
- Kurt Vonnegut, Arthur Crimm, Jon Glascoe
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Storey
- Composer:
- Lou Natale
- Production:
- Atlantis Films
- Status:
- Released
Harrison Bergeron Cast & Crew
Main 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
Peter Boretski
as Newman
David Calderisi
as Commissioner Benson
Emmanuelle Chriqui
as Jeannie
Hayden Christensen
as Eric
- Cindy Cook
Cindy Cook
as Weatherperson
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Pittman, written by Kurt Vonnegut, Arthur Crimm and Jon Glascoe.
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Harrison Bergeron Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 58 ratings.
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Harrison Bergeron – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harrison Bergeron online?
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Who stars in Harrison Bergeron?
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The main cast of Harrison Bergeron (1995) includes Sean Astin, Miranda de Pencier, Eugene Levy, Howie Mandel and Andrea Martin. The film was directed by Bruce Pittman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Harrison Bergeron released?
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Harrison Bergeron was released on August 13, 1995 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Harrison Bergeron worth watching?
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Harrison Bergeron (1995) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.