The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

1976

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

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Movie Info

In this made-for-TV drama, Tod Lubitsch is a teenager who was born without disease immunities. Tod is forced to live out his life in incubator conditions. When he falls in love with Gina Biggs, Tod must decide between following his heart or facing near-certain death.

Cast

John Travolta
as Tod
Glynnis O'Connor
as Gina
Robert Reed
as Johnny
Diana Hyland
as Mickey
Karen Morrow
as Martha
Howard Platt
as Pete
Buzz Aldrin
as Himself
Ralph Bellamy
as Dr. Gunther
John Friedrich
as Roy Slater
Kelly Ward
as Tom Shuster
John Megna
as Smith
Vernee Watson-Johnson
as Gwen
Darrell Zwerling
as Mr. Brister
P.J. Soles
as Deborah
Victor Brandt
as TV Installer
Hilda Haynes
as Nurse
Seth Wagerman
as Tod at 3 years old
Jack McLaughlin-Gray
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Audience Reviews for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

  • Sep 06, 2010
    This is one of the best made for TV movies ever. It's a very sad drama with a great, unique story and I loved it. I highly recommend it.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jun 26, 2008
    Good movie. Interesting story plot. One of my favorite movies from John Travolta.
    Leo L Super Reviewer
  • Aug 08, 2007
    Touching story, when John Travolta was still a boy. We watched this on TV and were fascinated by it. In 1976, it seemed so hi-tech.
    Lafe F Super Reviewer
  • Apr 14, 2007
    This is the original, serious movie. Not that crap one that came out later.
    Ida K Super Reviewer
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