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Gideon

1998-10-26 · 102 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.

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Directors
Claudia Hoover
Production companies
STTM Corporation, Baldwin/Cohen Productions, World International Network
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christopher LambertChristopher LambertGideon Oliver Dobbs
Charlton HestonCharlton HestonAddison Sinclair
Carroll O'ConnorCarroll O'ConnorLeo Barnes
Shirley JonesShirley JonesElly Morton
Mike ConnorsMike ConnorsHarland Greer
Barbara BainBarbara BainSarah
Shelley WintersShelley WintersMrs. Willows
Crystal BernardCrystal BernardJean MacLemore
Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldAlan Longhurst
Mykelti WilliamsonMykelti WilliamsonColeman Walker
Taylor NicholsTaylor NicholsDr. Richard Willows
Michael BowenMichael BowenBilly Ray Turner
Harvey KormanHarvey KormanJacob Titleman
Jack DonnerJack DonnerMr. Taylor
Scott DorelButcher
Ken EnomotoCook
Jane KeanJane KeanKaraoke Woman
Ernestine MercerErnestine MercerWoman
Mackenzie RosmanMackenzie RosmanMolly MacLemore
Craig SteppCraig SteppSheriff

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