Gideon (1998)
Gideon is a 1998 comedy movie directed by Claudia Hoover, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Christopher Lambert, Charlton Heston and Carroll O'Connor.
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.
Cast
- Christopher Lambert as Gideon Oliver Dobbs
- Charlton Heston as Addison Sinclair
- Carroll O'Connor as Leo Barnes
- Shirley Jones as Elly Morton
- Mike Connors as Harland Greer
- Barbara Bain as Sarah
- Shelley Winters as Mrs. Willows
- Crystal Bernard as Jean MacLemore
- Christopher McDonald as Alan Longhurst
- Mykelti Williamson as Coleman Walker
- Taylor Nichols as Dr. Richard Willows
- Michael Bowen as Billy Ray Turner