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Extraordinary Measures
Extraordinary Measures

Extraordinary Measures

Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$31000000

Revenue

$15134293

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

105 mins

Rating

6.282/10

Release Date

21 January 2010

Country

United States of America

Cast

Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser

John Crowley

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Dr. Robert Stonehill

Keri Russell

Keri Russell

Aileen Crowley

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

Marcus Temple

Meredith Droeger

Meredith Droeger

Megan Crowley

Diego Velazquez

Diego Velazquez

Patrick Crowley

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Docteur Kent Webber

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

CEO Erich Loring

Alan Ruck

Alan Ruck

Pete Sutphen

David Clennon

David Clennon

Dr. Renzler

Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace

Sal

Ayanna Berkshire

Ayanna Berkshire

Wendy Temple

P.J. Byrne

P.J. Byrne

Dr. Preston

G.J. Echternkamp

G.J. Echternkamp

Niles

Vu Pham

Vu Pham

Vinh Tran

Derek Webster

Derek Webster

Cal Dunning

Jana Lee Hamblin

Jana Lee Hamblin

Renzler Scientist #1

Christopher D. Harder

Christopher D. Harder

Researcher

Tra'Renee Chambers

Tra'Renee Chambers

Night Nurse (Marcy)

Lily Mariye

Lily Mariye

Dr. Waldman

Sherilyn Lawson

Sherilyn Lawson

Day Nurse (Kate)

Eric Martin Reid

Eric Martin Reid

ICU Doctor

Jeanine Jackson

Jeanine Jackson

Nell Madden

Robert Blanche

Robert Blanche

Armed Guard

Michael Shamberg

Michael Shamberg

Renzler Venture Capitalist #1

Sam M. Hall

Sam M. Hall

John Crowley, Jr.

Andrea White

Andrea White

Dr. Allegria

Shelly Lipkin

Shelly Lipkin

Senior Scientist

Eric Derovanessian

Eric Derovanessian

Security Officer

Patricia Ferguson

Patricia Ferguson

Reception Nurse

Jeanette McMahon

Jeanette McMahon

Day Nurse (Jane)

Brennan Claire

Brennan Claire

Julia

Quigley Provost-Landrum

Quigley Provost-Landrum

Maria

Kimberly Howard

Kimberly Howard

ICU Nurse

Sharonlee McLean

Sharonlee McLean

Stonehill's Secretary

Bryce Flint-Sommerville

Bryce Flint-Sommerville

Van Driver

Gavin Bristol

Gavin Bristol

Nell Madden

Olga Sanchez

Olga Sanchez

Pediatric Nurse

Chrisse Roccaro

Chrisse Roccaro

Mega Store Cashier

John Crowley

John Crowley

Renzler Venture Capitalist #2

Christopher Desmond Williams

Christopher Desmond Williams

Security Officer #2

Melanie Sanders

Melanie Sanders

ICU Nurse #2

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