The Cider House Rules

About

Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

Credits

Directed by

• Lasse Hallström

Written by

• John Irving

Produced by

• Alan C. Blomquist
• Leslie Holleran
• Richard N. Gladstein
• Lila Yacoub

Music by

• Rachel Portman

Cinematography

• Oliver Stapleton

Edited by

• Lisa Zeno Churgin

Cast

• Tobey Maguireas Homer Wells
• Charlize Theronas Candy Kendall
• Michael Caineas Dr. Wilbur Larch
• Delroy Lindoas Arthur Rose
• Paul Ruddas Lt. Wally Worthington
• Jane Alexanderas Nurse Edna
• Kathy Bakeras Nurse Angela
• Erykah Baduas Rose Rose
• Kieran Culkinas Buster
• Kate Nelliganas Olive Worthington
• Heavy Das Peaches
• J.K. Simmonsas Ray Kendall
• Erik Per Sullivanas Fuzzy
• Paz de la Huertaas Mary Agnes
• K. Todd Freemanas Muddy
• Evan Parkeas Jack
• Jimmy Flynnas Vernon
• Lonnie Farmeras Hero
• Spencer Diamondas Curly
• Skye McCole Bartusiakas Hazel

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