Phenomenon

Phenomenon is a 1996 romantic fantasy drama directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, and Jeffrey DeMunn.
==Synopsis==
A small town mechanic has a sudden encounter with a bright flash of light that imbues him with advanced intelligence and psychic powers, which he decides to use to benefit his community.
==Cast==
*John Travolta as George Malley
*Kyra Sedgwick as Lace Pennamin
*Forest Whitaker as Nate Pope
*Robert Duvall as Doc Brunder
*Jeffrey DeMunn as Prof. John Ringold
*Richard Kiley as Dr. Wellin
*David Gallagher as Al Pennamin
*Ashley Buccille as Glory Pennamin
*Brent Spiner as Dr. Bob Nierdof
*Elisabeth Nunziato as Ella
==Trivia==
*Sean Penn, Ed Harris, and Jason Patric were considered for the part of George Malley.
*The plot drew inspiration from the philosophy of Zen as well as the controversial Scientology, which Travolta is a part of.
*This movie came out the same day as Independence Day which also starred Brent Spiner.
==Videos==
Phenomenon 1996 Trailer - John Travolta - Kyra Sedgwick
==External links==
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Category:1996 films
Category:Touchstone Pictures films
Category:Live-action films
Category:PG-rated films