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The Cider House Rules

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama adapted by John r Irving from his own novel, showing as part of The Big Read strand and featuring Michael Caine in the role for which he won the Oscar for best supporting actor, his second Academy Award. Having grown up in a New England orphanage under the care of kindly Dr Larch, young Homer Wells has the chance to spread his wings. Widescreen.
Director Lasse Hallstrom (1999.12) Film of the Week: page 41; Film Trivia: page 48

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Caine
Unknown:
Homer Wells
Director:
Lasse Hallstrom
Homer Wells:
Tobey Maguire
Candy Kendall:
Charlize Theron
Arthur Rose:
Delroy Undo
Wally:
Worthington Paulrudd
Dr Wilbur Larch:
Michael Caine
Nurse Edna:
Jane Alexander
Nurse Angela:
Kathy Baker
Buster:
Kieran Culkin
Olive Worthington:
Kate Nelligan
Station master:
John Irving
Source: Radio Times

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