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Lorenzo's Oil
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Lorenzo's Oil

1992-12-30 · 135 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

Lorenzo Odone, a Virginia 5-year-old, develops a degenerative nerve disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his parents decide to immerse themselves in research and tackle the problem themselves.

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Directors
George Miller
Production companies
Kennedy Miller Productions
Countries
Australia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 30,000,000
Revenue
USD 7,300,000

Top Cast

Nick NolteNick NolteAugusto Odone
Susan SarandonSusan SarandonMichaela Odone
Peter UstinovPeter UstinovProfessor Nikolais
Ann HearnAnn HearnLoretta Muscatine
Maduka SteadyMaduka SteadyOmuori
Aaron JacksonAaron JacksonFrancesco Odone
Laura LinneyLaura LinneyYoung Teacher
Kathleen WilhoiteKathleen WilhoiteDeirdre Murphy
Gerry BammanGerry BammanDoctor Judalon
Margo MartindaleMargo MartindaleWendy Gimble
James RebhornJames RebhornEllard Muscatine
Colin WardJake Gimble
LaTanya Richardson JacksonLaTanya Richardson JacksonNurse Ruth
Jennifer DundasJennifer DundasNurse Nancy Jo
William CameronPellerman
Becky Ann BakerBecky Ann BakerPellerman's Secretary
Mary Pat GleasonMary Pat GleasonThe Librarian
David ShinerClown
Ann DowdAnn DowdPediatrician
Peter MacKenziePeter MacKenzieImmunosuppression Doctor

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