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Extraordinary Measures

Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.
Jan 21, 2010 · 1h 46m
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Drama

PLOT

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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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
Directed by Tom Vaughan

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$31,000,000
Revenue
$15,134,293
Production
Double Feature Films, CBS Films
Country
US

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