Harrison Bergeron

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A futuristic story about a society where the government makes sure that all men are equal by equipping those that are too smart with mentally handicapping devices. Such is the case of Harrison Bergeron (Sean Astin), a smart high school teenager. Exceptionally, Harrison seems unaffected by the device and is able to develop his mental capacities and personality normally. He endeavors to restore the  liberties, culture, and fun that the oppressive regime has forbidden the population, and for this he must face the expected countermeasures from the authorities.

Matthew Ferguson plays Harrison's younger brother Garth. 1995

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Based on a novel by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

The film was nominated for 4 Gemini awards: Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series (Christopher Plummer), Best Production Design or Art Direction, Best Sound in a Dramatic Program or Series.

Crossover with La Femme Nikita: Nigel Bennett (Egran Petrosian) and David Calderisi (Jovan Mijovich).

Cast

Director: Bruce Pittman
Sean Astin - Harrison Bergeron
Miranda de Pencier - Phillipa
Eugene Levy - President McCloskey
Howie Mandel - Charlie (of 'Chat with Charlie')
Andrea Martin - Diana Moon Glampers
Christopher Plummer - John Klaxon
Nigel Bennett - Dr. Eisenstock
Peter Boretski - Newman
David Calderisi - Commissioner Benson
Hayden Christensen - Eric
Roger Dunn - George Bergeron
Matthew Ferguson - Garth Bergeron
Linda Goranson - Hazel Bergeron