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The Cider House Rules (DVD, 2011)
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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.Product Identifiers
ProducerRichard N. Gladstein
EAN5055201816931
eBay Product ID (ePID)102180761
Product Key Features
Film/TV TitleThe Cider House Rules
ActorKate Nelligan, Delroy Lindo, Michael Caine, Heavy D, Kieran Culkin, Tobey Maguire, K. Todd Freeman, Kathy Baker, Jane Alexander, Paul Rudd, Erykah Badu, Charlize Theron
DirectorLasse Hallstrom
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
Release Year2011
FeaturesWidescreen
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
GenreDrama, General
Run Time120 Mins
Additional Product Features
Certificate12A/12
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Director of PhotographyOliver Stapleton
Costume DesignerRenee Ehrlich Kalfus
Production DesignerDavid Gropman
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
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.
Movie/TV TitleThe Cider House Rules
ComposerRachel Portman
Executive ProducerHarvey Weinstein, Meryl Poster, Bobby Cohen, Bob Weinstein
Sound sourceDolby Digital
AwardsBest Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 2000 - John Irving, Best Actor In A Supporting Role 1999 - Michael Caine
ScreenwriterJohn Irving
EditorLisa Zeno Churgin
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- 26 Nov, 2019
Yesterday's problems that exist today
Missed half the film on the tele so bought the dvd and I'm glad I did. It goes back to days gone by when common sense ruled and Michael Caine plays a very believable part. Perhaps it sugars over some aspects but it was supposed to entertain; it's not a documentary and I thought it was a nice story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Jun, 2023
Fascinating Film
Great film. Never seen it before. Can see why Oscars were won. A story with a challenging theme.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Dec, 2024
One to watch
What a wonderful film, Michael Caine definately deserved his oscar!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Apr, 2021
Unusual. Well-acted
Unusual story. Non main-stream ethics and morality.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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