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Gideon Oliver Dobbs
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| Charlton Heston | ... |
Addison Sinclair
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Leo Barnes
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Elly Morton
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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. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. Written by Anonymous
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autistic savant | mental retardation | independent film | character name in title |Taglines:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 October 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Gideon - Um Anjo em Nossas Vidas See more »Filming Locations:
Wattles Mansion - 1824 N. Curson Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
Production Co:
Baldwin/Cohen Productions, STTM Productions, World International Network (WIN) See more »
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Performed by Valerie Pinkston
Music by Anthony Marinelli
Lyrics by Pamela Phillips-Oland
Produced by Anthony Marinelli
Courtesy of Man On Mars Music
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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.See more »
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All We Have Is NowPerformed by Valerie Pinkston
Music by Anthony Marinelli
Lyrics by Pamela Phillips-Oland
Produced by Anthony Marinelli
Courtesy of Man On Mars Music
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Gideon is a pleasant watchable drama about a mentally retarded adult who is sent by his aunt to an asylum. Gideon Dobbs is played superbly by Cristopher Lambert - yes, you heard me well, the guy from Highlander, Mortal Kombat or Beowulf.
So you can imagine my surprise seing him in this difficult role. The story is not at all spectacular or original. It's even forced in some moments and the intentions of the director are clear from the beginning. The good point of this normal simple movie are the characters: very well built and very well played. Well maybe except for the crook (well, so-called crook) in the bar. He seems just like an element needed to accentuate Gideon's "abilities". Well it's an enjoyable drama, but too simple to worth more than a 6 out of 10.