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Overview
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Release Date:
3 July 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Some things in life just can't be explained.Plot:
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 7 nominations moreUser Comments:
A Phenomenal Experience. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Travolta | ... | George Malley |
 | Kyra Sedgwick | ... | Lace Pennamin |
 | Forest Whitaker | ... | Nate Pope |
 | Robert Duvall | ... | Doc Brunder |
 | Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Prof. John Ringold |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Dr. Wellin |
 | Brent Spiner | ... | Dr. Bob Niedorf |
 | Vyto Ruginis | ... | Ted Rhome |
| Bruce A. Young | ... | FBI Agent Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young) |
 | Michael Milhoan | ... | Jimmy |
 | Sean O'Bryan | ... | Banes |
 | David Gallagher | ... | Al Pennamin |
| Ashley Buccille | ... | Glory Pennamin |
 | Tony Genaro | ... | Tito |
| Troy Evans | ... | Roger |
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Rated PG for language and mild sensuality.Parents Guide:
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123 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Color (FotoKem)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Netherlands:6 | Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Philippines:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Austria:12 | Finland:S | Germany:12 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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Nate Pope (Forest Whitaker) is an Amateur Radio operator with the call sign WB6QLF. QLF is amateur shorthand for "I am sending with my left foot", a reference to someone whose Morse Code sending skill is very bad. This is normally sent as a question "QLF?" meaning "Are you sending with your left foot?" to an operator who is very difficult to understand in Morse. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When George uses the tape recorder to record the Morse code signals, there's no tape in the recorder. moreQuotes:
Doc: Every woman has her chair, something she needs to put herself into, Banes. You ever figure out what Lisa's chairs were and buy 'em?[pause]
Doc: Nope. But, you're right about one thing, George never changed.
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Dance With Life moreFAQ
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An ordinary small-town man (John Travolta) sees a flash of light in the sky one night and then starts to experience super-intelligence and telekinesis. Soon he is changing everyone's life for the better (most notably love interest Kyra Sedgwick, town doctor Robert Duvall and best friend Forest Whitaker). Slyly funny and innovative at first and then impressively dramatic and thought-provoking, "Phenomenon" is an effective picture that comes through because of good performances across the board and smart screen-writing. Travolta and Duvall are excellent together and they share the spotlight in the venture. Under-rated production that should be given a try. It is one of those films that will cause your emotions to come shining through. 4 stars out of 5.