Gideon (1998)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Claudia Hoover

Writer:

Brad Mirman

Stars:

Christopher Lambert, Charlton Heston, Carroll O'Connor

Cast

Complete credited cast:
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

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | forename as title | one word title | autistic savant | mental retardation | 

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Taglines:

The world we create is the world we live in...

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Did You Know?

Quotes

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.

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Connections

References One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

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Soundtracks

Escape Artist
Written by Brian Wooldridge and Scott Wooldridge
Performed by the Wooldridge Brothers
Courtesy of Don't Records

User Reviews

Was that Cristopher Lambert???

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.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 October 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gideon's Web

Filming Locations:

Wattles Mansion - 1824 N. Curson Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Baldwin/Cohen Productions, STTM Productions, World International Network (WIN)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1