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The Cider House Rules is a 1999 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström from a screenplay by John Irving, based on Irving's 1985 novel. Its story follows Homer Wells, who lives in a World War II–era Maine orphanage run by a doctor who trains him to be an OB/GYN, and his journey after leaving the orphanage. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Michael Caine, Jane Alexander,…
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Formula for Oscar-grabbing films might be different in each particular case, but usual ingredients include period setting, prestigious literary source, character burdened with affliction and, last but not least, social or cultural issue presented in the way that caters to the views of Hollywood leftists. *The Cider House Rules*, 1999 drama directed by Lasse Hallström, checked all of the above and was awarded by two…More
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"the rules of the apple farm" seems to be the closest thing. A film adaptation of a novel by John Irving directed by Lasse Hallström . There, Rachel Portman made some music that suits the film very well - like a brook flowing gently, one great actor ( Michael Caine : Best Supporting Actor for this film) and two great young actors ( Tobey Maguire & Charlize Theron ). A masterpiece that won two Academy Awards (Best Sc…More