The Cure
The Cure

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

aidsmississippi riverminnesotamale friendshiphivsick child

Production House

Universal Pictures
Island World

Audience Score

79%

351 votes

Skip6%
Timepass15%
Go for it37%
Perfection42%

Where to watch

Region: IN

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Cast

Joseph Mazzello

Joseph Mazzello

Dexter

Brad Renfro

Brad Renfro

Erik

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Linda

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

Gail

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

Dr. Stevens

Nicky Katt

Nicky Katt

Pony

Aeryk Egan

Aeryk Egan

Tyler

Renée Humphrey

Renée Humphrey

Angle

Peter Moore

Peter Moore

Male Nurse

John Carroll Lynch

John Carroll Lynch

Skipper #1

John Beasley

John Beasley

Skipper #2

Jeremy Howard

Jeremy Howard

Tyler's Buddy #2

T. Mychael Rambo

Garbageman #1

David Alan Smith

Garbageman #2

Laurie A. Sinclair

Cheryl

Mary McCusker

Mary McCusker

Nurse Murphy

Shirley Venard

Shirley Venard

Nurse Snyder

// crew

Crew

Robert Kuhn

Screenplay

Anthony Sherin

Editor

Mark Burg

Mark Burg

Producer

Peter Horton

Peter Horton

Director

Andrew Dintenfass

Director of Photography

Eric Eisner

Producer

Dave Grusin

Dave Grusin

Original Music Composer

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