Extraordinary Measures (2010)
Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.
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.
Director: Tom Vaughan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: January 21, 2010
Cast
- Brendan Fraser - John Crowley
- Harrison Ford - Dr. Robert Stonehill
- Keri Russell - Aileen Crowley
- Courtney B. Vance - Marcus Temple
- Meredith Droeger - Megan Crowley
- Diego Velazquez - Patrick Crowley
- Jared Harris - Docteur Kent Webber
- Patrick Bauchau - CEO Erich Loring
- Alan Ruck - Pete Sutphen
- David Clennon - Dr. Renzler
Screenplay
- Robert Nelson Jacobs (Screenplay)
- Geeta Anand (Book)
Music: Andrea Guerra
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Editing: Anne V. Coates
Production: Double Feature Films, CBS Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $31M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en
Keywords
hereditary disease, university research
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Extraordinary Measures about?
- 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.
- Who directed Extraordinary Measures?
- Extraordinary Measures was directed by Tom Vaughan.
- Who stars in Extraordinary Measures?
- Extraordinary Measures stars Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Courtney B. Vance, Meredith Droeger, Diego Velazquez.
- How long is Extraordinary Measures?
- Extraordinary Measures has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Extraordinary Measures?
- Extraordinary Measures is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Extraordinary Measures?
- Extraordinary Measures had a budget of $31M.
- How much did Extraordinary Measures gross?
- Extraordinary Measures grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was Extraordinary Measures produced?
- Extraordinary Measures was produced in United States of America.