The Cider House Rules (DVD, 2001)

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The story of Homer Wells, a young man who strives to find where he belongs. He has lived nearly all his life in St. Cloud's Orphanage under the watchful eye of Dr. Larch. Based on John Irving's best-selling classic.

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ProducerRichard N. Gladstein
EAN5017188881531
eBay Product ID (ePID)3949291

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ActorKate Nelligan, Delroy Lindo, Michael Caine, Kieran Culkin, Heavy D, Tobey Maguire, K. Todd Freeman, Kathy Baker, Jane Alexander, Paul Rudd, Erykah Badu, Charlize Theron
Film/TV TitleThe Cider House Rules
DirectorLasse Hallstrom
LanguageEnglish
Run Time120 Mins
Release Year2001
FormatDVD
FeaturesDeleted Scenes\Trailer-1. Original Theatrical\2. TV Spots\Audio Commentary
GenreDrama, General

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Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ComposerRachel Portman
Production DesignerDavid Gropman
AwardsBest Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 2000 - John Irving, Best Actor In A Supporting Role 1999 - Michael Caine
Executive ProducerHarvey Weinstein, Meryl Poster, Bobby Cohen, Bob Weinstein
Additional InformationTHE CIDER HOUSE RULES, an expertly crafted and intelligent adapation of John Irving's novel, explores themes of disappointment, ideas of moral ambiguity, and, indeed, lessons about life itself, woven into a dramatic story that is neither slow nor sentimental. Tobey Maguire is the immensely likable Homer Wells, a lifelong resident of a Maine orphanage who comes of age during WWII under the auspices of its director, Dr. Wilbur Larch (Michael Caine). Larch is pragmatic, progressive, highly intelligent, and loathe to let Homer go out into the world. He sees him as a son, and the only one whose medical training allows for him to take over when he retires from his job as physician, obstetrician, and illegal abortionist. When ingenue Candy (Charlize Theron) and air force adventurer Wally (Paul Rudd), come to Larch for help with an abortion, Homer befriends the couple and, against Larch's wishes, sets off with them to see the world, or at least the rest of Maine. Working at an apple orchard owned by Wally's mother (Kate Nelligan), Homer lives and works with a group of African-American migrant workers, among them the morally ambiguous Mr. Rose Delroy Lindo and his beloved daughter Rose Rose (Erykah Badu in a stunning debut). When Wally goes off to war, and Rose Rose gets into a complex and frightening situation, Homer is faced with serious choices and dilemmas that can only be solved by the wisdom he has learned from Larch. A classic, old-fashioned-style American film that deals directly with sensitive and taboo issues, THE CIDER HOUSE RULES is a beautifully acted, carefully paced story full of substance.
ReviewsEntertainment Weekly - "...Lyrical..." -- Rating: B+, Rolling Stone - ...Earnest, well-acted....[Caine is] a masterful actor in peak form..., Movieline - ...[THE CIDER HOUSE RULES] is a stunning achievement--lovingly photographed and emotionally transcendent..., Variety - ...A touching, old-fashioned charmer that ultimately satisfies..., Premiere - "...Fine, subtle work from Caine and the ever-impressive Maguire..." -- 3 out of 5 stars
ScreenwriterJohn Irving
Costume DesignerRenee Ehrlich Kalfus
Sound sourceDolby Digital Surround
EditorLisa Zeno Churgin
Movie/TV TitleThe Cider House Rules
Director of PhotographyOliver Stapleton

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