Gideon (1999)

Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and ... See full summary »

Director:

Claudia Hoover

Writer:

Brad Mirman

Stars:

Christopher Lambert, Charlton Heston, Carroll O'Connor

Cast

Complete credited 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
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jack Donner	...	Mr. Taylor
Scott Dorel	...	Butcher

Storyline

Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who 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.

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Plot Keywords:

autistic savant | mental retardation | independent film | character name in title

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Taglines:

The world we create is the world we live in...

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

November 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gideon's Web

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Baldwin/Cohen Productions, STTM Productions, World International Network (WIN)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Mrs. Willows: We don't eat meat, because beef is bad for you.
Harland: Yeah, well, if God didn't want us to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?

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Connections

References One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

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Soundtracks

"Moonbeams"
Written by LeBlanc / Walsh
Courtesy of Zomba! Music Services

User Reviews

Gideon Is a Gem!

Ok...once you get over the "if we mix Cocoon with Being There and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest we will have a hit!" comparisons, you will find that Gideon is a well acted ensemble film that works in spite of it's influences (the aforementioned films). Yes...the script is sometimes overly sweet. Yes, there are archetypes in the different characters. Yes, there is a distinct scent of familiar plot devices. But, who cares? Gideon delivers solid entertainment and heartwarming storytelling on a basic level. Christopher Lambert is credited as co-producer on the credits. That fact tells me one thing...that Lambert has a heart underneath the blank/sullen stare that has (in my opinion) hindered his chances of being more highly regarded in the "system" that is Hollywood. A good family film and fine Saturday/Sunday afternoon viewing. I would even watch this film on local TV with commercial interruption. It's that good! We need more films like "Gideon" to overcome the cynicism of current Hollywood movie making. In my view, "Gideon" is a Gem!