The Gifted One

The Gifted One
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GenreFantasy
Written byLisa James
Richard Rothstein
Directed byStephen Herek
Starring
Theme music composerJ. Peter Robinson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerRichard Rothstein
ProducerAriel Levy
Production locationPhoenix, Arizona
CinematographyDon McCuaig
Kees Van Oostrum
EditorsLarry Bock
Gib Jaffe
Running time96 minutes
Production companiesNBC Productions
Richard Rothstein Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseJune 25, 1989 (1989-06-25)

The Gifted One is a 1989 American fantasy television film that aired on NBC on June 25, 1989.

Plot

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A young boy has the capability to use his body energy to heal people, and detect illnesses. After growing up he escapes from the scientists studying him in order to learn about his past and discover how he came to have this ability. While on the run, he detects an aneurysm in the neck of a child and attempts to convince his skeptical parents to seek medical attention for him.

Cast

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Broadcast

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The film aired on NBC at 9:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June 25, 1989.[1]

References

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  1. ^ THOMAS, KEVIN (25 June 1989). "A handsome and smoothly likable Roger Moore made his..." – via LA Times.
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