The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976)

5.6/10 • 96 min • TV Movie Drama

Overview

Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system. As such, he must spend the rest of his life in a completely sterile environment. His room is completely hermetically sealed against bacteria and virus, his food is specially prepared, and his only human contact comes in the form of gloved hands. The movie follows his life into a teenager.

Cast

John Travolta

Tod Lubitch

Glynnis O'Connor

Gina Biggs

Robert Reed

Johnny Lubitch

Diana Hyland

Mickey Lubitch

Karen Morrow

Martha Biggs

Howard Platt

Neighbor

Buzz Aldrin

Himself

Ralph Bellamy

Dr. Gunther

Kelly Ward

Tom Shuster

John Megna

Smith

Vernee Watson

Gwen

Darrell Zwerling

Mr. Brister

P. J. Soles

Deborah

Victor Brandt

TV Installer

Jack McLaughlin-Gray

Principal

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