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Gideon (1999) -- Charlton Heston is remembered by "Gideon" co-star Shirley Jones. She talks to Julie Chen.

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Writer (WGA):
Brad Mirman (written by)
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The world we create is the world we live in...
Plot:
Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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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
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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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Gideon's Web (USA) (working title)
Gideon's Webb (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
102 min | Germany:96 min
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Certification:
Iceland:L | USA:Approved (certificate #36187) | Germany:o.Al.
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Harvey Korman's last on-screen filmed acting performance. more
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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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
Gideon Is a Gem!, 27 December 2003
8/10
Author: Dennis Deja (casadedeny@yahoo.com) from Long Beach, Ca

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!

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