The Cure

Synopsis

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.

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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

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T. Mychael Rambo

Garbageman #1

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David Alan Smith

Garbageman #2

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Laurie A. Sinclair

Cheryl

Mary McCusker

Nurse Murphy

Shirley Venard

Nurse Snyder

Crew

Art

• Armin Ganz Production Design
• Troy Sizemore Art Direction
• Claire Jenora Bowin Set Decoration

Camera

• Andrew Dintenfass Director of Photography
• Milo Durben Dolly Grip
• Russell McElhatton Camera Operator
• Vivian Zink Still Photographer
• Brian Sullivan First Assistant Camera
• Frank P. Flynn Second Unit Director of Photography
• Moe Flaherty First Assistant Camera
• Greg Bubb Steadicam Operator
• Mitch Lillian Key Grip
• Peter Clemence Best Boy Grip
• Kim Guthrie First Assistant Camera
• Travis Schwingle Assistant Camera

Costume & Make-Up

• Louise Frogley Costume Design
• Darcy Knight Makeup & Hair
• Brigette A. Myre Makeup Artist
• Sherry Heart Hairstylist

Crew

• Manny Perry Stunt Driver
• Steve M. Davison Stunt Coordinator

Directing

• Peter Horton Director

Editing

• Anthony Sherin Editor

Production

• Mark Burg Producer
• Eric Eisner Producer
• Mali Finn Casting

Sound

• Dave Grusin Original Music Composer

Writing

• Robert Kuhn Screenplay

Photos