Harrison Bergeron
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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.
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Sean Astin
Harrison Bergeron
Miranda de Pencier
Phillipa
Eugene Levy
President McCloskey
Howie Mandel
Charlie
Andrea Martin
Diana Moon Glampers
Christopher Plummer
John Klaxon
Nigel Bennett
Dr. Eisenstock
Peter Boretski
Newman
David Calderisi
Commissioner Benson
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Jeannie
Hayden Christensen
Eric
Cindy Cook
Weatherperson
Roger Dunn
George Bergeron
Jayne Eastwood
Ms. Newbound
Hal Eisen
TV Announcer - San Quentin
Matthew Ferguson
Garth Bergeron
John Astin
Golf Announcer
Buck Henry
TV Producer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Pittman
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Crimm, Jon Glascoe
- Original Score
- Lou Natale
- Original Title
- Harrison Bergeron
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Atlantis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Pittman
Arthur Crimm, Jon Glascoe, Kurt Vonnegut
Lou Natale
Michael Storey
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Pittman
Director
Arthur Crimm
Screenplay
Jon Glascoe
Screenplay
Michael Storey
Director of Photography
Lou Natale
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Harrison Bergeron.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison Bergeron
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Harrison Bergeron?
The principal cast of Harrison Bergeron includes Sean Astin, Miranda de Pencier, Eugene Levy, Howie Mandel, Andrea Martin.
When was Harrison Bergeron released and how long is it?
Harrison Bergeron was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Harrison Bergeron?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harrison Bergeron was composed by Lou Natale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harrison Bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).