In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.
$6,000,000
$1,600,000
September 12, 2001
StudioCanal, Fine Line Features
27 people
Tim Robbins
Nathan Bronfman
Acting
Patricia Arquette
Lila Jute
Acting
Rhys Ifans
Puff
Acting
Miranda Otto
Gabrielle
Acting
Mary Kay Place
Nathan's Mother
Acting
Robert Forster
Nathan's Father
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Peter Dinklage
Frank
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Rosie Perez
Louise
Acting
Hilary Duff
Young Lila Jute
Acting
Miguel Sandoval
Wendall the Therapist
Acting
Toby Huss
Puff's Father
Acting
Ken Magee
Police Detective
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