Acceptable Risk

Jan 13, 2011

1h 32m

★ 4.7

What would you do to enhance every desire? What would you risk?

Overview

An ambitious medical researcher discovers a mold that he believes could be the foundation of a miracle cure for degenerative disease.

Genres

Drama

Science Fiction

Thriller

TV Movie

Production Companies

Zerneck-Sertner Films

TBS Superstation

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Cast

Edward Welles

Chad Lowe

Kim Welles

Kelly Rutherford

Bobby

Sean Patrick Flanery

Lois

Patty McCormack

Gloria

Danielle von Zerneck

Joy Tanner

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6.0

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7.2

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5.9

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6.7

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5.7

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6.4

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5.6

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7.0

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5.8

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5.4

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6.2

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6.8

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7.2

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6.5

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