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Extraordinary Measures

Extraordinary Measures

Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.

2010•1h 46m•6.3/10
Drama

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6.3/10(331)

Working-class father John Crowley is finally on the fast track to corporate success when his two young children are diagnosed with Pompe disease—a condition that prevents the body from breaking down sugar. With the support of his wife, John ditches his career and teams with unconventional specialist, Dr. Robert Stonehill to found a bio-tech company and develop a cure in time to save the lives of his children. As Dr. Stonehill works tirelessly to prove the theories that made him the black sheep of the medical community, a powerful bond is forged between the two unlikely allies.

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Production

Double Feature Films, CBS Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser

John Crowley

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Dr. Robert Stonehill

Keri Russell

Keri Russell

Aileen Crowley

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

Marcus Temple

Meredith Droeger

Meredith Droeger

Megan Crowley

Diego Velazquez

Diego Velazquez

Patrick Crowley

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Docteur Kent Webber

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

CEO Erich Loring

Alan Ruck

Alan Ruck

Pete Sutphen

David Clennon

David Clennon

Dr. Renzler

Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace

Sal

Ayanna Berkshire

Ayanna Berkshire

Wendy Temple

P.J. Byrne

P.J. Byrne

Dr. Preston

G.J. Echternkamp

G.J. Echternkamp

Niles

Vu Pham

Vinh Tran

Derek Webster

Derek Webster

Cal Dunning

Jana Lee Hamblin

Jana Lee Hamblin

Renzler Scientist #1

Christopher D. Harder

Christopher D. Harder

Researcher

Tra'Renee Chambers

Night Nurse (Marcy)

Lily Mariye

Lily Mariye

Dr. Waldman

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