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Phenomenon is a 1996 drama, romance, and fantasy film written by Gerald Di Pego, directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, and Robert Duvall. The original music score is composed by Thomas Newman. However, the most well known music from the film is the song "Change The World" by Eric Clapton. It was filmed in Davis, California.

Tagline: Some things in life just can't be explained.

Plot summary

The story is about an ordinary small-town mechanic named George Malley (John Travolta), whose life is transformed by a strange flash of light he observes on the evening of his 37th birthday.

The following days, George starts to experience an extraordinary form of intelligence, absorbing information like a sponge, formulating new ideas, surpassing genius. He also discovers he has gained the power of telekinesis.

George tries to use his new intelligence for the good of his community. At first, local folks (most notably love interest Kyra Sedgwick, town doctor Robert Duvall and best friend Forest Whitaker) are intrigued and amused. However, they gradually become afraid. Everyone wants to figure out why this happened to an ordinary man. The government also wants to get their hands on it to put it to other uses.

Cast

John Travolta
- George Malley
Kyra Sedgwick
- Lace Pennamin
Forest Whitaker
- Nate Pope
Robert Duvall
- Doc Brunder
Jeffrey DeMunn
- Prof. John Ringold, seismologist
Richard Kiley
- Dr. Wellin, brain specialist
Brent Spiner
- Dr. Bob Niedorf
Vyto Ruginis - Ted Rhome
Bruce A. Young - FBI Agent Jack Hatch
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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