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Brad Mirman (written by)
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The world we create is the world we live in...
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Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life...
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(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 |
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 | Jack Donner | ... | Mr. Taylor |
 | Scott Dorel | ... | Butcher |
| Ken Enomoto | ... | Cook |
| Jane Kean | ... | Karaoke Woman |
| Ernestine Mercer | ... | Woman |
| Marge Miller | ... | Singing Woman |
 | Mackenzie Rosman | ... | Molly MacLemore |
| Craig Stepp | ... | Sheriff |
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102 min | Germany:96 min
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Harvey Korman's last on-screen filmed acting performance.
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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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Harland: Yeah, well, if God didn't want us to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?
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References One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
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Big Band Stand
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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!