
Gideon
1998-10-26 · 102 min · ★ 6.4
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 LambertGideon Oliver Dobbs
Charlton HestonAddison Sinclair
Carroll O'ConnorLeo Barnes
Shirley JonesElly Morton
Mike ConnorsHarland Greer
Barbara BainSarah
Shelley WintersMrs. Willows
Crystal BernardJean MacLemore
Christopher McDonaldAlan Longhurst
Mykelti WilliamsonColeman Walker
Taylor NicholsDr. Richard Willows
Michael BowenBilly Ray Turner
Harvey KormanJacob Titleman
Jack DonnerMr. Taylor
Jane KeanKaraoke Woman
Ernestine MercerWoman
Mackenzie RosmanMolly MacLemore
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