Phenomenon is a 1996 American romantic fantasy drama film directed by Jon Turteltaub, written by Gerald Di Pego, and starring John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, and Jeffrey DeMunn.
In the film, an amiable, small-town everyman is inexplicably transformed into a genius with telekinetic powers. The original music score was composed by Thomas Newman.
Plot[]
On his birthday, mechanic George Malley sees a flash of light and proceeds to exhibit extraordinary mental abilities. He becomes a genius, even showing an ability to move objects with his mind. George wishes to help people, but the government wants to take him in for observation. Soon, George finds out from Dr. Brunder that he has a massive brain tumor. With this new knowledge, George decides to spend his time with girlfriend Lace.
Cast[]
- John Travolta as George Malley
- Kyra Sedgwick as Lace Pennamin
- Forest Whitaker as Nate Pope
- Jeffrey DeMunn as Prof. John Ringold
- Robert Duvall as Doc Brunder
- Richard Kiley as Dr. Wellin
- Brent Spiner as Dr. Bob Nierdof
- Vyto Ruginis as Ted Rhome
- Bruce Young as FBI Agent Jack Hatch
- Michael Milhoan as Jimmy
- Sean O'Bryan as Banes
- David Gallagher as Al Pennamin
- Ashley Buccille as Glory Pennamin
- Elisabeth Nunziato as Ella
- Tony Genaro as Tito