Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Claudia Hoover Director
- 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
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