Movie Description A simple, small-town garage mechanic suddenly develops extraordinary intelligence--including telekinetic powers and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge--which affects his life in unexpected ways. The government wants to investigate him, scientists want to study him, and the townspeople become afraid of him, to the point of ostracism. With the love and support of a young single mother, he is finally able to accept his lot in life.
| Credits | | Cast: | Brent Spiner, Bruce A. Young, Forest Whitaker, Jeffrey Demunn, Richard Kiley, Robert Duvall |
| Details | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound |
Notes Released theatrically in the USA July 3, 1996.
Color by Foto-Kem; prints by Technicolor; in Panavision widescreen.
Additional cast: Michael Milhoan (Jimmy); Ashley Buccille (Glory); Elisabeth Nunziato (Ella).
Songs include: "Crazy Love," performed by Aaron Neville "Change the World," performed by Eric Clapton "I Have the Touch," performed by Peter Gabriel
Rated BBFC PG by the British Board of Film Classification.
Editorial Reviews "...[Travolta gives] a sympathetic performance....The grinning, straightforward appeal is still very much there....Sedgwick is classy..." Variety - Todd McCarthy (06/24/1996)
"...This is a good role for Travolta, who has an underlying sweetness and enthusiasm that is well-used here..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (07/03/1996)
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