An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Travolta | ... | George Malley | |
| Kyra Sedgwick | ... | Lace Pennamin | |
| Forest Whitaker | ... | Nate Pope | |
| Robert Duvall | ... | Doc | |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Professor Ringold | |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Dr. Wellin | |
| David Gallagher | ... | Al | |
| Ashley Buccille | ... | Glory | |
| Tony Genaro | ... | Tito | |
| Sean O'Bryan | ... | Banes | |
| Michael Milhoan | ... | Jimmy | |
| Troy Evans | ... | Roger | |
| Bruce A. Young | ... | Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young) | |
| Vyto Ruginis | ... | Ted Rhome | |
| Brent Spiner | ... | Dr. Bob | |
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John Travolta plays George Malley, who owns the local auto repair shop in a small California town. After celebrating his birthday with friends at the local bar/hang-out, George heads for home. He pauses to watch a strange light in the sky, then collapses for a few seconds in the middle of the deserted street. In the days and weeks that follow, George finds his IQ and consciousness expanding dramatically, and develops telekinetic abilities. Despite his attempts to explain what has happened to him, with just a very few exceptions, most of the local townspeople treat the "new" George as a freak. His state of isolation becomes even more pronounced when his new-found abilities allow him to correctly predict an earthquake, and outside authorities become interested in what's happened to him. Written by - written by: R. Merriman <wyldberi@msn.com>
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telekinesis | genius | psionic power | brain tumor | terminal illness |Taglines:
Some things in life just can't be explained.Parents Guide:
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3 July 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$32,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$16,158,901, 7 July 1996Gross USA:
$104,636,382Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$152,036,382Company Credits
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George Malley: Well, I know you're on the outs with Lisa again.
Banes: [dumbfounded] How'd you know that?
George Malley: Well, when she's living with you, she makes sure your clothes match.
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Written by Bernie Taupin and Martin Page
Performed by Bryan Ferry
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Released on the same day as Independence Day (1996), which also featured Brent Spiner. See more »Goofs
Early in the film, George talks to the two children who are in their mother's pick-up truck parked on the street, with the boy sitting in the driver's seat pretending he's driving. George asks the boy to "Pop the hood", which is followed by the sound of the hood latch being released as though the boy did indeed release the hood from the driver's position. This is impossible, as vehicles of that pick-up truck's vintage (late '50's) did not have hood releases located inside the vehicle. Instead, the hood release lever was activated by reaching through the grill on the front of the vehicle. See more »Quotes
Banes: What else do you know, George?George Malley: Well, I know you're on the outs with Lisa again.
Banes: [dumbfounded] How'd you know that?
George Malley: Well, when she's living with you, she makes sure your clothes match.
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NBC network television version features alternate/new footage not present in the theatrical and home video releases. See more »Soundtracks
Dance With LifeWritten by Bernie Taupin and Martin Page
Performed by Bryan Ferry
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An ordinary small-town man (John Travolta) sees a flash of light in the sky one night and then starts to experience super-intelligence and telekinesis. Soon he is changing everyone's life for the better (most notably love interest Kyra Sedgwick, town doctor Robert Duvall and best friend Forest Whitaker). Slyly funny and innovative at first and then impressively dramatic and thought-provoking, "Phenomenon" is an effective picture that comes through because of good performances across the board and smart screen-writing. Travolta and Duvall are excellent together and they share the spotlight in the venture. Under-rated production that should be given a try. It is one of those films that will cause your emotions to come shining through. 4 stars out of 5.