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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Fantasy, TV Movie
Votes7
DirectorStephen Herek
WritersRichard Rothstein, Lisa James
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Gifted One
About The Gifted One
A young boy can transfer his body energy into ESP and heal sick people. While the subject of scientists' studies, he runs away to try to find out about his past and why he is the way he is.
Directed by Stephen Herek, The Gifted One leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Kowanko, John Rhys-Davies, G.W. Bailey — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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