Extraordinary Measures

Jan 21, 2010

1h 46m

★ 6.3

Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Double Feature Films

CBS Films

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Cast

John Crowley

Brendan Fraser

Dr. Robert Stonehill

Harrison Ford

Aileen Crowley

Keri Russell

Marcus Temple

Courtney B. Vance

Megan Crowley

Meredith Droeger

Patrick Crowley

Diego Velazquez

Docteur Kent Webber

Jared Harris

CEO Erich Loring

Patrick Bauchau

Pete Sutphen

Alan Ruck

Dr. Renzler

David Clennon

Sal

Dee Wallace

Wendy Temple

Ayanna Berkshire

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