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Oscar-winning drama about a self-centred young man who discovers that he has been disinherited in favour of his autistic older brother, Raymond, who he never knew existed. Incredulous that a man who has no concept of the value of money has been left $3 million, he kidnaps Raymond and heads back to California from Cincinnati. But Raymond's refusal to fly forces them to drive, and a touching relationship develops along the way.

Keywords:

Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Oscar Best Picture, Disability, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Oscar Best Actor

Additional Information:

(1988) (USA) (5 Star)

Cast:

Dustin Hoffman	.... Raymond Babbitt
Tom Cruise	.... Charlie Babbitt
Valeria Golino	.... Susanna
Gerald R. Molen	.... Dr. Bruner
Jack Murdock	.... John Mooney
Michael D. Roberts	.... Vern

Supporting Cast:

Ralph Seymour	.... Lenny
Lucinda Jenney	.... Iris
Bonnie Hunt	.... Sally Dibbs
Kim Robillard	.... Small Town Doctor
Beth Grant	.... Mother at Farm House

Directors:

Barry Levinson

Writers:

Barry Morrow
Ronald Bass

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