Gideon

Oct 26, 1998

1h 42m

★ 5.8

An angel in our lives.

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

STTM Corporation

Baldwin/Cohen Productions

World International Network (WIN)

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Cast

Gideon Oliver Dobbs

Christopher Lambert

Addison Sinclair

Charlton Heston

Leo Barnes

Carroll O'Connor

Elly Morton

Shirley Jones

Harland Greer

Mike Connors

Sarah

Barbara Bain

Mrs. Willows

Shelley Winters

Jean MacLemore

Crystal Bernard

Alan Longhurst

Christopher McDonald

Coleman Walker

Mykelti Williamson

Dr. Richard Willows

Taylor Nichols

Billy Ray Turner

Michael Bowen

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