Powder
(1996)
Regisseur:
Victor SalvaSchauspieler:
Lance Henriksen, Ray Wise, Mary Steenburgen, Jeff Goldblum, Sean Patrick Flanery, Susan Tyrrell, Philip Maurice Hayes, Chad Cox, Brandon Smith, Bradford Tatum, Missy Crider, Esteban Powell, Reed Frerichs, Joe Marchman, Danette McMahonSeine Haut ist weißer als die eines Albinos und sein Körper unbehaart. Dazu besitzt er eine übernatürliche Intelligenz, und es geht eine starke elektrische Kraft von ihm aus. Jahrelang hat der Halbwaise Powder bei seinem Großvater im Keller gelebt. Als dieser stirbt und Powder aus seinem Schattendasein befreit wird, reagiert die Außenwelt mit Ablehnung auf ihn. Nur die Internatsleiterin Jessie Caldwell und der Lehrer Ripley scheinen sich um das Schicksal des jungen Mannes zu sorgen.
When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment.
When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment.