Harrison Bergeron
"Welcome to the future. It's a no-brainer."
Originally released in 1995. Harrison Bergeron is a science fiction/tv movie film. directed by Bruce Pittman.
Starring Sean Astin, Miranda de Pencier, and Eugene Levy
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (55 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Atlantis Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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. ...
Who directed Harrison Bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron was directed by Bruce Pittman.
How long is Harrison Bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Harrison Bergeron released?
Harrison Bergeron was released on August 13, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harrison Bergeron?
The main cast of Harrison Bergeron includes Sean Astin, Miranda de Pencier, Eugene Levy, Howie Mandel, Andrea Martin.