The Cider House Rules (1999)
A compassionate young man, raised in an orphanage and trained to be a doctor there, decides to leave to see the world.
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Homer Wells -
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Rose Rose -
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Muddy -
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Director:
Lasse HallströmWriters:
John Irving (novel), John Irving (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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One of the attractions of adapting this movie for author John Irving was that he wanted his son, Colin Irving, to play Wally Worthington. However, as the development process took over a decade, eventually his son was too old for the part, and was not known enough to be considered for it in any event. However, the role of Major Winslow did ultimately provide Colin Irving a part in this movie.
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Dr. Wilbur Larch:
In other parts of the world young men leave home and travel far and wide in search of a promising future. Their journeys are often fueled by dreams of triumphing over evil, finding a great love, or the hopes of fortunes easily made. Here in St. ...
Dr. Wilbur Larch:
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Goofs
When the orphans watch King Kong (1933), the giant ape peels off Ann Darrow's clothes. That scene was cut shortly after the premiere, and was not publicly available until 1971.
Soundtracks
My IdealComposed by Newell Chase / Leo Robin / Richard A. Whiting
Performed by Margaret Whiting with Billy Butterfield & His Orchestra
Published by Famous Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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Genres
Drama | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
7 January 2000Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Vermont, USABox Office
Budget:
$24,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$110,098 12 December 1999
Gross USA:
$57,545,092
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$88,545,092
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