Dustin Hoffman joins Tom Cruise to bring a funny and moving tale of brotherly love to the screen. Heartless Charlie Babbitt expects a vast inheritance after his estranged father dies. But Raymond, his institutionalised older brother, someone he's been totally unaware of, is willed the entire fortune instead. Raymond is an `autistic Savant' with severely limited mental abilities in some areas but with genius gifts in others. When Charlie kidnaps Raymond, the crazy cross-country drive back to Los Angeles teaches them both a few lessons in life. For as they overcome their mutual distrust of each other, a deep bond is forged as they painfully share past memories, present problems and a possible shining future together.
Directed by
Barry Levinson
Written by
Barry Morrow (story) Ronald Bass (screenplay) and Barry Morrow (screenplay)
Starring
Dustin Hoffman (Raymond Babbitt); Tom Cruise (Charlie Babbitt); Valeria Golino (Susanna); Gerald R. Molen (Dr. Bruner (as Jerry Molen)); Jack Murdock (John Mooney); Michael D. Roberts (Vern); Ralph Seymour (Lenny); Lucinda Jenney (Iris); Bonnie Hunt (Sally Dibbs). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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