Movie·1995·1h 37m
The Cure
The best cure for a disease is friendship.
Directed By
Peter Horton
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Erik, a loner, finds a friend in Dexter, an eleven-year-old boy with AIDS. They vow to find a cure for AIDS together and save Dexter's life in an eventful summer.
Written By
Robert Kuhn
Producer
Mark Burg, Eric Eisner
Cinematography
Andrew Dintenfass
Music
Dave Grusin
Editor
Anthony Sherin
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
351 votes
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Cast
Joseph Mazzello
Dexter
Brad Renfro
Erik
Annabella Sciorra
Linda
Diana Scarwid
Gail
Bruce Davison
Dr. Stevens
Nicky Katt
Pony
Aeryk Egan
Tyler
Renée Humphrey
Angle
Peter Moore
Male Nurse
John Carroll Lynch
Skipper #1
John Beasley
Skipper #2
Jeremy Howard
Tyler's Buddy #2
T. Mychael Rambo
Garbageman #1
David Alan Smith
Garbageman #2
Laurie A. Sinclair
Cheryl
Mary McCusker
Nurse Murphy
Shirley Venard
Nurse Snyder
// crew
Crew
Robert Kuhn
Screenplay
Anthony Sherin
Editor
Mark Burg
Producer
Peter Horton
Director
Andrew Dintenfass
Director of Photography
Eric Eisner
Producer
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
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