Desperate Measures (1998)

Cast

• Michael Keaton - Peter McCabe
• Andy Garcia - Frank Conner
• Brian Cox - Captain Jeremiah Cassidy
• Marcia Gay Harden - Dr. Samantha Hawkins
• Erik King - Nate Oliver
• Efrain Figueroa - Vargas
• Joseph Cross - Matthew Conner
• Janel Moloney - Sarah Davis
• Richard Riehle - Ed Fayne
• Tracey Walter - Medical Inmate

Screenplay

• David Klass (Screenplay)

Themes

Crippling Fear of the Unknown, Brutal Prison Drama, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City

Keywords

chase, donation, paranoia, terminal illness, leukemia, prison escape, hospital, psychological thriller, criminal, convict, confrontation, captive, freeway, propane

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desperate Measures about?

San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.

Who directed Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures was directed by Barbet Schroeder.

Who stars in Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures stars Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox, Marcia Gay Harden, Erik King, Efrain Figueroa.

How long is Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).

What genre is Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures is a Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime film.

What is the budget of Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures had a budget of $50M.

How much did Desperate Measures gross?

Desperate Measures grossed $14M worldwide.

Where was Desperate Measures produced?

Desperate Measures was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Desperate Measures?

The themes of Desperate Measures include: Crippling Fear of the Unknown, Brutal Prison Drama, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City.