Phenomenon film: Encyclopedia II - Phenomenon film - Plot summary

Phenomenon film - 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.

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