An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
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Awards:
- 7 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| John Travolta | ... |
George Malley
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| Kyra Sedgwick | ... |
Lace Pennamin
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| Forest Whitaker | ... |
Nate Pope
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| Robert Duvall | ... |
Doc
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| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... |
Professor Ringold
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| Richard Kiley | ... |
Dr. Wellin
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| David Gallagher | ... |
Al
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| Ashley Buccille | ... |
Glory
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| Tony Genaro | ... |
Tito
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| Sean O'Bryan | ... |
Banes
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| Michael Milhoan | ... |
Jimmy
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| Troy Evans | ... |
Roger
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| Bruce A. Young | ... |
Jack Hatch
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| Vyto Ruginis | ... |
Ted Rhome
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| Brent Spiner | ... |
Dr. Bob
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| Elisabeth Nunziato | ... |
Ella
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| Ellen Geer | ... |
Bonnie
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| James Keane | ... |
Pete the Cop
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| Susan Merson | ... |
Nurse
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| James Anthony Cotton | ... |
Cal
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| Justin DiPego | ... |
UFO Man
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| Mark Soper | ... |
Reporter
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| Daniel Zacapa | ... |
Father at Book Fair
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Cab Covay | ... |
Book Fair Heckler
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Tony A. Mattos | ... |
Ella's Father
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Mark Valim | ... |
Alberto
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Carl D. Parker | ... |
Man in Orchard
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| Beth Kennedy | ... |
Female FBI Agent
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| Tom Fridley | ... |
Male FBI Agent
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| Richard Gross | ... |
Customer at Malley's
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Jack Chouchanian | ... |
MRI Technician
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Michael Forner | ... |
Charlie Shipper
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Sage Callaway | ... |
Female Officer
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Jewel Benedict | ... |
Townspeople
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Betsy Berryhill | ... |
Townspeople
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Mariann V. Carothers | ... |
Townspeople
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Claudia Crespin | ... |
Townspeople
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Joseph A. Nicosia | ... |
Townspeople
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Dan Partain | ... |
Townspeople
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Isaac Reiswig | ... |
Townspeople
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Charlie | ... |
Attila
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| Joseph Amey | ... |
Book fair spectator (uncredited)
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| Jon Bielich | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Mike Justice | ... |
College student (uncredited)
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Justise R. Lasley | ... |
Local Boy (uncredited)
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| Noah Michael Levine | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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Anni Long | ... |
Maj. Benz (uncredited)
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Scott Mullin | ... |
Agent (uncredited)
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Will Prater | ... |
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
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| Anthony Snow | ... |
Interrogation Recorder (uncredited)
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| Theodore Carl Soderberg | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Sandy Stoltz | ... |
Duck Carnie (uncredited)
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Eric Tignini | ... |
Agent (uncredited)
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Erick Vinther | ... |
Professor (uncredited)
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| Derek Zemrak | ... |
FBI Investigator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jon Turteltaub | ||
Written by
| Gerald Di Pego | ... | (written by) (as Gerald Dipego) |
Produced by
| Barbara Boyle | ... | producer |
| Jonathan D. Krane | ... | executive producer (as Jonathan Krane) |
| Charles Newirth | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Taylor | ... | producer |
Music by
| Thomas Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Phedon Papamichael | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Bruce Green | ||
Editorial Department
| Theron Alford | ... | editorial intern |
| Tzarina V. Edillon | ... | assistant editor (as Tzarina V. Edillon Burrell) |
| Mark V. Phillips | ... | assistant editor |
| Bob Putynkowski | ... | color timer (as Robert Putynkowski) |
| David Rennie | ... | associate editor |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
| Amy Tompkins | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Renée Rousselot | ... | (as Renee Rousselot) |
Production Design by
| Garreth Stover | ||
Art Direction by
| Bruce Alan Miller | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jay Hart | ||
Costume Design by
| Betsy Cox | ||
Makeup Department
| Fríða Aradóttir | ... | key hair stylist (as Frida Aradottier) |
| Michelle Bühler | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Travolta (as Michelle Buhler) |
| Hallie D'Amore | ... | key makeup artist |
| Susan V. Kalinowski | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Travolta |
Production Management
| Allegra Clegg | ... | production supervisor |
| Charles Newirth | ... | unit production manager |
| Miguel Ángel Poveda | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| George Bamber | ... | second assistant director |
| Geoffrey Hansen | ... | first assistant director (as Geoff Hansen) |
| Eric Tignini | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Mike Anderson | ... | carpenter |
| James Burke | ... | greensman |
| Victoria Carlson | ... | stand-by painter |
| Chris Cornwell | ... | assistant art director |
| Gary Deaton | ... | construction coordinator |
| Richard Fernandez | ... | set designer |
| Bobby Joe Garren | ... | greensman (as Bobby J. Garren) |
| Michael Gastaldo | ... | assistant property master |
| Gerald Lehtola | ... | art department coordinator (as Gerald R. Lehtola) |
| Kimberlee Lucas | ... | set estimator (as Kimberlee R. Lucas) |
| Robert Lucas | ... | leadman |
| Doni McMillan | ... | assistant property master (as Donald A. McMillan) |
| Robin L. Miller | ... | property master |
| Kenny Montante | ... | leadman (as Kenneth Montante) |
| Troy Alan Peters | ... | on-set dresser (as Troy Peters) |
| Lori Rowbotham | ... | set designer |
| Dwight Williams | ... | construction foreman |
| Craig B. Ayers Sr. | ... | greensman (uncredited) |
| William Boyd | ... | general foreman (uncredited) |
| Elixandro Diaz Jr. | ... | plaster foreman (uncredited) |
| Mary Locatell | ... | illustrator (uncredited) |
| Nanci Noblett | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Tom Richardson | ... | set painter (uncredited) |
| Doug Sieck | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Behle | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Michael Broomberg | ... | foley artist |
| Gary Dowling | ... | cableman |
| Julia Evershade | ... | sound editor |
| Howell Gibbens | ... | sound editor |
| Michael Herbick | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Jackson | ... | boom operator (as Robert C. Jackson) |
| Ron Judkins | ... | sound mixer (as Ronald Judkins) |
| Doc Kane | ... | adr mixer |
| Jack Keller | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mark A. Mangini | ... | supervising sound editor (as Mark Mangini) |
| Jeena M. Phelps | ... | assistant sound editor (as Jeena Phelps) |
| Joan Rowe | ... | foley artist |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Scott Weber | ... | foley mixer |
| Donald C. Rogers | ... | technical director of sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| David Blitstein | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Rod M. Janusch | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Nikki Bell | ... | production assistant: SPI |
| Mageara Cameron | ... | visual effects coordinator: SPI |
| Rusty Case | ... | senior systems architect |
| Louis Cetorelli | ... | CG supervisor: SPI |
| Jerome Chen | ... | senior technical designer: SPI |
| Heather Davis Baker | ... | lead digital compositor: SPI (as Heather Davis) |
| Jerome Desvignes | ... | senior technical designer: SPI |
| Mark Holmes | ... | Flame artist: SPI |
| Ivo Horvat | ... | conceptual illustrator: SPI |
| Martin A. Kline | ... | visual effects art director: SPI (as Marty Kline) |
| Christopher Leone | ... | lead film recordist: SPI (as Chris Leone) |
| Raquel Morales | ... | digital matte painter: SPI |
| Mike Perry | ... | particle animator: SPI |
| Ken Ralston | ... | visual effects supervisor: SPI |
| Jody Rogers | ... | visual effects editor: SPI |
| Aileen Timmers | ... | visual effects producer: SPI |
| Ian Wosiski | ... | technical assistant: SPI |
| Michael Curtis | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Audrea Topps Harjo | ... | production software coordinator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| David Cadiente | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Cadiente | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Anita Hart | ... | stunts |
| Mark Riccardi | ... | stunts |
| Erik Stabenau | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Joseph J. Allen | ... | grip |
| Audie Aragon | ... | dolly grip |
| Jack Chouchanian | ... | grip |
| Joseph Emanuele | ... | electrician (as Joseph G. Emanuele) |
| Robert Gray | ... | key grip |
| Khan Griffith | ... | electrician |
| Mark Hadland | ... | best boy electric |
| Bob Hall | ... | first assistant camera |
| D.J. Harder | ... | second assistant camera |
| Philip Ho | ... | grip (as Phil Ho) |
| Scott Howell | ... | best boy grip (as Scott A. Howell) |
| Doug Hunt | ... | video assist (as Douglas W. Hunt) |
| Ian Kincaid | ... | gaffer (as Ian R. Kincaid) |
| Cindy Lagerstrom | ... | electrician (as Cynthia K. Lagerstrom) |
| Robert 'Boomer' McCann | ... | grip (as Robert J. 'Boomer' McCann) |
| Thomas Nead | ... | rigging gaffer (as Thomas G. Nead) |
| Wally Pfister | ... | camera operator |
| Boris Price | ... | camera loader |
| Zade Rosenthal | ... | still photographer |
| Terry Sullivan | ... | electrician |
| John T. Connor | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Glenn Fishel | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Christopher Hood | ... | additional second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Gregory Lundsgaard | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| Dale Myrand | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Beau Bonneau | ... | casting: San Francisco |
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
| Michele Juskowitz | ... | casting associate |
| Susan Maas | ... | extras casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| James P. Cullen | ... | costumer: Mr. Travolta |
| Lori DeLapp | ... | costumes (as Lori McClellen) |
| Kimberly Guenther Durkin | ... | costume supervisor (as Kimberly Guenther) |
| Elaine Perlmann | ... | costumes (as Elaine Davis) |
| Amy Jo Hoppenfeld | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Vivian Gosnell | ... | assistant location manager |
| Liz Matthews | ... | location manager |
| Diana Leigh Myers | ... | assistant location manager (as Diana Myers) |
Music Department
| Bill Bernstein | ... | music editor |
| Julian Bratolyubov | ... | music preparation |
| David Campbell | ... | conductor / music arranger / orchestrator |
| Jordan Corngold | ... | assistant music editor |
| Sandy DeCrescent | ... | music contractor |
| Norman Dlugatch | ... | technical score engineer (as Norm Dlugatch) |
| George Doering | ... | musician |
| Art Ford | ... | music consultant |
| Dominic Gonzales | ... | score floor person |
| Opie Gruves | ... | music re-mixing coordinator |
| Norman Ludwin | ... | musician: bass |
| Leslie Morris | ... | music contractor |
| Stephanie Murray | ... | scoring stage administrator |
| Kathy Nelson | ... | music supervisor |
| Thomas Pasatieri | ... | orchestrator |
| Spencer Proffer | ... | music consultant |
| John Richards | ... | music recordist |
| Robbie Robertson | ... | executive soundtrack producer |
| Thom Russo | ... | music producer |
| Dennis S. Sands | ... | music mixer (as Dennis Sands) / music recordist (as Dennis Sands) |
| Allen Sides | ... | music mixer / music recordist |
| Chas Smith | ... | exotic instruments |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn |
| Paul Wertheimer | ... | score recordist |
| Tom Winslow | ... | additional music engineer / additional music mixer |
| Brian Benison | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Brad Gilderman | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Matt Walker | ... | music executive (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alicia Accardo | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Randy Cantor | ... | transportation captain |
| Joel Marrow | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Tony Brazas | ... | driver: Mr. Travolta (uncredited) |
| Joseph Sullivan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Mike H. Wilson | ... | picture car production assistant (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Matt Adler | ... | adr voice |
| Tony Alda | ... | adr voice |
| Mike Alexander | ... | animal trainer (as Michael Alexander) |
| Charles Bazaldua | ... | adr voice |
| Dale Becker | ... | production assistant |
| Tiger Bela | ... | assistant: Mr. Taylor/Ms. Boyle |
| Gray Beverley | ... | assistant: Mr. Whitaker (as John 'Gray' Beverly) |
| Mauro Blanco | ... | dubbing actor |
| Christine Bloomingdale | ... | studio teacher |
| Paul Boyle | ... | production assistant |
| George A. Cassell III | ... | production assistant (as George Cassell) |
| Denise Collins | ... | production assistant |
| Sheigh Crabtree | ... | production assistant |
| Gina Crane | ... | product placement coordinator (as Gina M. Crane) |
| Robert Dawson | ... | main title sequence designed by |
| Sara Dee | ... | assistant: Mr. Newirth (as Sara B. Dee) |
| David Denison | ... | production assistant (as David C. Denison) |
| Michael Dermer | ... | production assistant (as Michael B. Dermer) |
| Holly Dorff | ... | adr voice |
| Blanche Aurore Duault | ... | publicist |
| Peter Evangelatos | ... | craft service |
| Efrain Figueroa | ... | adr voice |
| Greg Finley | ... | adr voice |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice (as Barbara Iley) |
| Debra James | ... | production coordinator |
| Michael R. Kern | ... | assistant accountant |
| Mara Kerum | ... | catering: Tony's Food Service |
| Paul LaZebnik | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Amy Leigh Johnson | ... | unit publicist |
| Kamala Lopez | ... | adr voice (as Kamala Dawson) |
| Kimberlyn Lucken | ... | assistant: Mr. Krane (as Kimberlyn M. Lucken) |
| Maria Helena Martins | ... | adr voice |
| Susan Mieras | ... | assistant: Ms. Sedgwick |
| Mary Mooney | ... | assistant: Jon Turteltaub |
| Jennie Morris | ... | production assistant (as Jennie Marie Latham) |
| Robert J. Morton | ... | on-set assistant: Mr. Travolta |
| Kathleen M. Murray | ... | assistant: Mr. Duvall |
| Shaun O'Banion | ... | production assistant |
| Christine Pawlowski | ... | assistant accountant |
| Randol Perelman-Taylor | ... | production assistant |
| Jolanta Piwowarczyk | ... | assistant accountant |
| David Randolph | ... | adr voice |
| Dale Raoul | ... | adr voice |
| Noreen Reardon | ... | adr voice |
| Douglas V.R. Shellow | ... | production secretary |
| Anthony Snow | ... | stand-in |
| Guy J. Snow | ... | production assistant |
| Rebecca Stefan | ... | production assistant |
| Cheryl A. Stone | ... | production accountant (as Cheryl Stone) |
| Susan Such | ... | executive assistant: Mr. Travolta |
| Philip Wood | ... | travel services: World Travel |
| David Zyler | ... | adr voice (as David Kramer) |
| Tony Brazas | ... | assistant: Mr. Travolta (uncredited) |
| Dylan J. Hay-Chapman | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael Higham | ... | programmer (uncredited) |
| Edward Hodges | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Tony Kerum | ... | caterer: Tony's Food Service (uncredited) |
| Staci Marengo | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Sheree Green | ... | special thanks: commissioner, Sonoma County Film Office |
| Bill Hollibaugh | ... | special thanks |
| Jennifer Jasper | ... | special thanks: commissioner, Placer County Film Office |
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures (1996) (United States) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1996) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1996) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1996) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1996) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1996) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Gaumont Buena Vista International (GBVI) (1996) (France) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1996) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Falcon (1996) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1996) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1996) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1996) (Finland) (VHS)
- Gativideo (1996) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Modi Films International (1997) (India) (theatrical)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1997) (Greece) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (1997) (Norway) (VHS)
- Buena Vista International (1997) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Encore Entertainment (1997) (United Kingdom) (video) (laserdisc)
- Touchstone Home Video (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- Touchstone Home Video (1997) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (1998) (Norway) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (Finland) (DVD)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1999) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Nelonen (2000) (Finland) (tv)
- Yorin (2001) (Netherlands) (tv)
- RTL Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4) (RTL5)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2003) (Norway) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2003) (Turkey) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Finland) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Net5 (2003) (Netherlands) (tv) (airing rights)
- Touchstone Home Entertainment (2003) (Turkey) (DVD)
- TV5 (2010) (Finland) (tv)
- Touchstone Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Fox (2014) (Finland) (tv)
- Divisa Home Video (2015) (Spain) (DVD)
- Disney+ (2022) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD) (Star)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (Brazil) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Warner Hollywood Studios (sound re-recorded at)
- Paramount Pictures Scoring Stage M (score recorded at)
- The Village Recorder (score recorded at)
- Tony's Food Service (catering)
- Birds & Animals Unlimited (animals)
- Buena Vista Imaging (titles and opticals)
- West Coast Helicopters (helicopter provided by)
- World Travel Partners (travel services)
- Leonetti Company (lighting equipment)
- Reprise Records (soundtrack available on)
- Beau Bonneau Casting (extras casting)
- Beau Bonneau Casting (location casting)
- Chapman Fisher Dollies (camera cranes and dollies)
- City of Auburn (special thanks)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Disney Television Studios (for purposes of copyright law in the United Kingdom this picture was created by)
- Eastman Film (produced and distributed on)
- Old Town Auburn Merchant Association (special thanks)
- Panavision (lenses and cameras by)
- Peter Rotter Music Services (music contractor)
- Placer County Film Commission (special thanks)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- Technicolor (prints by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | Some things in life just can't be explained. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $32,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $16,200,000, 07 Jul 1996 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $152,036,382 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Assuming the man in Dr. Bob Niedorf's (Brent Spiner's) question is from California, then the question is answered at 12:12 p.m. on July 26, 1996. 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 » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Striptease/Cold Fever/The Nutty Professor/A Perfect Candidate/Maybe, Maybe Not (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Love Child See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Bob Niedorf:
All right, I'll start the questions, and I'll be timing your responses, and we'll be recording. Any questions? George Malley: What's your first name? Dr. Bob Niedorf: Uh, my first name is Bob. [George reaches across the wide table to shake hands] George Malley: Shoot, Bob. Dr. Bob Niedorf: Right. Name as many mammals as you can in 60 seconds. Ready? Go. [Starts stopwatch] George Malley: Hmm. 60 seconds. Well, how would you like that? How about alphabetical? Aardvark, baboon, caribou, dolphin, eohippus, fox, gorilla, hyena, ibex, jackal, kangaroo, lion, marmoset, Newfoundland, ocelot, panda, rat, sloth, tiger, unicorn, varmint, whale, yak, zebra. Now "varmint" is a stretch; so is "Newfoundland" (that's a dog breed); "unicorn" is mythical; "eohippus" is prehistoric. But you weren't being very specific, now, were you, Bob? Dr. Bob Niedorf: [pauses, then stops watch and laughs] Well! Ahh, I'll, uh - I'll try to be more specific. You ready for the next one? George Malley: Shoot. Dr. Bob Niedorf: Answer as quickly as you can... how old is a person born in 1928? [starts stopwatch] George Malley: Man or a woman? Dr. Bob Niedorf: [stops stopwatch and pauses] Why? George Malley: Specifics, Bob. Dr. Bob Niedorf: Okay, one more time. How old is a MAN born in 1928? [starts stopwatch] George Malley: Still alive? Dr. Bob Niedorf: [stops watch, pauses, nods] If a man is born in 1928, and he's still alive, how old is he? [starts stopwatch] George Malley: What month? Dr. Bob Niedorf: [stops stopwatch] If a man was born October 3rd, 1928, and he's still alive, how old is he? [starts stopwatch] George Malley: What time? Dr. Bob Niedorf: [stops stopwatch] 10 o'clock... PM! [starts stopwatch] George Malley: Where? Dr. Bob Niedorf: [stops stopwatch; now impatient] Anywhere! George Malley: Well, let's get specific, Bob! I mean, if the guy's still alive, born in California, October 3rd, 1928, 10 PM, he's 67 years, 9 months, 22 days, 14 hours, and... [takes Bob's hand to see his wristwatch] George Malley: ... and 12 minutes. If he was born in New York, he's 3 hours older, now isn't he? See more » |