Review of The Cider House Rules (1999) by Anjul G — 11 Nov 2007

Truly moving film abt a guy who has grown up in an orphanage and then goes out to see the world...

This review of The Cider House Rules (1999) was written by Anjul G on 11 Nov 2007.

The Cider House Rules has generally received very positive reviews.

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