The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

John Travolta Tod Lubitch

Glynnis O'Connor Gina Biggs

Robert Reed Johnny Lubitch

Diana Hyland Mickey Lubitch

Karen Morrow Martha Biggs