An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
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Jon TurteltaubWriter:
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Travolta | ... | George Malley | |
| Kyra Sedgwick | ... | Lace Pennamin | |
| Forest Whitaker | ... | Nate Pope | |
| Robert Duvall | ... | Doc Brunder | |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Prof. John Ringold | |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Dr. Wellin | |
| David Gallagher | ... | Al Pennamin | |
| Ashley Buccille | ... | Glory Pennamin | |
| Tony Genaro | ... | Tito | |
| Sean O'Bryan | ... | Banes | |
| Michael Milhoan | ... | Jimmy | |
| Troy Evans | ... | Roger | |
| Bruce A. Young | ... | FBI Agent Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young) | |
| Vyto Ruginis | ... | Ted Rhome | |
| Brent Spiner | ... | Dr. Bob Niedorf | |
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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:
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3 July 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$32,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$16,200,000, 7 July 1996, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$104,636,382Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$152,036,382Company Credits
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Written by Roy Hodges
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Old town Auburn, California was used for the scenes in town. Most of the businesses are still in operation, and thrive off of the tourism generated by the movie to this day. See more »Goofs
When Lace has finished shaving George, the foam on George's neck alters several times. See more »Quotes
Doc: [after hearing several of the townsfolk openly disparage George in the Bar] Why do ya have to tear him down? What are ya so afraid of? What have you got to lose? He wasn't selling anything! He didn't want anything from anybody! He wanted nothing from nobody! Nothing! And you people have to tear him down so you can sleep better tonight! So ya can prove that the world is flat and ya can sleep better tonite! Am I right? Am I right?... I'm right... The Hell with all of ya. The Hell with everyone of ...[...]
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NBC network television version features alternate/new footage not present in the theatrical and home video releases. See more »Soundtracks
No Te Olvidare (I'll Never Forget You)Written by Roy Hodges
Performed by The Iguanas
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This movie doesn't get the credit that it deserves. Travolta's speech at the end of the movie to the doctor is incredible. Rarely do I ever see a movie that acknowledges the value of a single human life like this movie does. Most movies glorify sacrifice. This movie glorifies life. I highly recommend it.