Summary
Gideon is a 1998 American romantic tragic comedy starring Christopher Lambert, Charlton Heston and Carroll O'Connor. The film was directed by Claudia Hoover and written by Brad Mirman with music by Anthony Marinelli.[1]
Plot edit
Gideon Oliver Dobbs is a man with a mental disability. He moves into a nursing home known as Lakeview, with many elderly inhabitants. They are all grumpy old men and women. Gideon is much younger than the other residents, which causes confusion when he first introduces himself. His view of life makes the seniors look at their lives in a different way.[2]
Cast edit
| Actor/Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Lambert | Gideon |
| 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 |
| Mackenzie Rosman | Molly MacLemore |
| John Swift | Stunt Biker #1 |
| Jerry Craig | Stunt Biker #2 |
Reception edit
Variety gave a negative review of the film, stating, "Despite its old gold cast, Gideon stubbornly remains a schmaltzy, derivative tale about a simpleton-sage (Christopher Lambert) whose underage sojourn in a hope-gone rest home revolutionizes the residents’ lives. This determinedly heartwarming pic with a tempo suited for sleepy TV viewers should hobble its way to family auds in ancillary markets."[3] TV Guide offered a very similar assessment: "Sweet-tempered and thoroughly tame, this unmemorable film is best enjoyed as an excuse to watch a superlative line-up of veteran stars strut their stuff as they breathe life into stereotypical roles."[4]
References edit
- ^ "Gideon(1998)". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Gideon 1998 Directed by Claudia Hoover". LetterBoxD. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ Young, Deborah (1999-06-07). "Gideon". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ "Gideon". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
External links edit
- Gideon at IMDb
- Gideon at Rotten Tomatoes
