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 |
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. Written by Anonymous
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.