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Gideon

Gideon

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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Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He 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. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

102 mins

Rating

5.808/10

Release Date

26 October 1998

Country

United States of America

Cast

Christopher Lambert

Christopher Lambert

Gideon Oliver Dobbs

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Addison Sinclair

Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

Leo Barnes

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Elly Morton

Mike Connors

Mike Connors

Harland Greer

Barbara Bain

Barbara Bain

Sarah

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Willows

Crystal Bernard

Crystal Bernard

Jean MacLemore

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Alan Longhurst

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Coleman Walker

Taylor Nichols

Taylor Nichols

Dr. Richard Willows

Michael Bowen

Michael Bowen

Billy Ray Turner

Harvey Korman

Harvey Korman

Jacob Titleman

Jack Donner

Jack Donner

Mr. Taylor

Scott Dorel

Scott Dorel

Butcher

Ken Enomoto

Ken Enomoto

Cook

Jane Kean

Jane Kean

Karaoke Woman

Ernestine Mercer

Ernestine Mercer

Woman

Mackenzie Rosman

Mackenzie Rosman

Molly MacLemore

Craig Stepp

Craig Stepp

Sheriff

Demian Boergadine

Demian Boergadine

Young Gidion (uncredited)

Tom Willett

Tom Willett

Piano Player / Dancer (uncredited)

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