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

Addison Sinclair: You have a modest humor, Gideon. I appreciate that. So many men today are filled with their own self-importance. They wear their success and intellect for the world to see. But they are merely shields. A true man is not afraid to show himself... his inner self. He relies on who he is, rather than what he is. I have always thought that one should move through life accumulating silent victories. I believe that you are such a man, Gideon. One who walks the quiet road.

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Connections

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

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Soundtracks

"Big Band Stand"
Written by Charlotte Georg (as Stan Livingston)
Courtesy of OGM/Ole Georg Music

User Reviews

Gideon Dobbs has a magical ability to bring forth the seemingly lost desire for life in those around him.

What do you get when you put a cast of legendary actors together with one of the most talented actors who's movies are generally hard to find in the United States? Christopher Lambert portrays Gideon Dobbs, a simple man, who touches others out of genuine love for them - maybe without even knowing he's doing it - or maybe because of that genuine love he has for them. He puts their needs before his own and brings them back to the life they thought was long lost.

His small acts of kindness may seem trivial, but the impact of those acts change people's lives forever, and bring joy where joy was no more.

Charlton Heston, Carroll O'Connor, Shelley Winters, Shirley Jones - all of the cast in this movie bring the humor and emotion that we so crave and miss in today's movie productions. Brad Mirman's writing is excellent and his scripts should be watched closely in the future. Claudia Hoover's direction is high quality.

Don't miss this movie. The world desperately needs more of the same.