Description |
1 videodisc (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Series |
Miramax collector's series.
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System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby Surround. |
Language |
In English or French with optional subtitles in Spanish; closed-captioned. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1999. |
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Based on the novel by John Irving. |
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Special features: commentary with filmmakers ; deleted scenes ; "The Cider house rules : the making of an American classic" ; cast and crew bios ; TV spots ; theatrical trailer. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Oliver Stapleton; editor, Lisa Zeno Churgin; music, Rachel Portman ; screenplay by John Irving ; produced by Richard N. Gladstein ; directed by Lasse Hallström. |
Cast |
Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Michael Caine, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker, Kieran Culkin, Kate Nelligan, Heavy D, Erykah Badu. |
Summary |
Tells the story of Homer, who has lived nearly his entire life within the walls of an orphanage in rural Maine and has been trained by its proprietor, Dr. Wilbur Larch to be Larch's successor. Wally Worthington brings his pregnant girlfriend, Candy Kendall, to the orphanage because Dr. Larch provides medically safe, albeit illegal, abortions. Homer leaves with them to work on Wally's family apple farm. When Wally leaves to fight in World War II, Homer falls in love with Candy. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13. |
Awards |
Academy Awards, 1999: Best Supporting Actor, Michael Caine ; Best Adapted Screenplay, John Irving. |
Subject |
Young men -- Maine -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Young women -- Maine -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Orphanages -- Maine -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Abortion -- Maine -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Maine -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1999.
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Genre |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Hallström, Lasse.
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Caine, Michael.
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Maguire, Tobey, 1975-
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Theron, Charlize.
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Culkin, Kieran.
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Irving, John, 1942-
Cider house rules.
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FilmColony (Firm)
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Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Standard No. |
031398138105 |
Music No. |
18306 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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