Gideon (1998)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.554 |
Directed By
Claudia Hoover
Crew
Brad Mirman
Claudia Hoover
Emma Fairley
Harriet Greenspan
Howard Baldwin
Karen Elise Baldwin
Anthony Marinelli
João Fernandes
TOP CAST
Christopher Lambert
Gideon Oliver Dobbs
Charlton Heston
Addison Sinclair
Carroll O'Connor
Leo Barnes
Shirley Jones
Elly Morton
Mike Connors
Harland Greer
Barbara Bain
Sarah
Shelley Winters
Mrs. Willows
Crystal Bernard
Jean MacLemore
Christopher McDonald
Alan Longhurst
Mykelti Williamson
Coleman Walker
Taylor Nichols
Dr. Richard Willows
Michael Bowen
Billy Ray Turner
Harvey Korman
Jacob Titleman
Jack Donner
Mr. Taylor
Scott Dorel
Butcher
Ken Enomoto
Cook
Jane Kean
Karaoke Woman
Ernestine Mercer
Woman
Mackenzie Rosman
Molly MacLemore
Craig Stepp
Sheriff
Demian Boergadine
Young Gidion (uncredited)
Tom Willett
Piano Player / Dancer (uncredited)
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