

Extraordinary Measures
2010-01-21 · 106 min · ★ 6.3
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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Production details
- Directors
- Tom Vaughan
- Production companies
- Double Feature Films, CBS Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 31,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 15,134,293
Top Cast
Brendan FraserJohn Crowley
Harrison FordDr. Robert Stonehill
Keri RussellAileen Crowley
Courtney B. VanceMarcus Temple
Meredith DroegerMegan Crowley
Diego VelazquezPatrick Crowley
Jared HarrisDocteur Kent Webber
Patrick BauchauCEO Erich Loring
Alan RuckPete Sutphen
David ClennonDr. Renzler
Dee WallaceSal
Ayanna BerkshireWendy Temple
P.J. ByrneDr. Preston
G.J. EchternkampNiles
Derek WebsterCal Dunning
Jana Lee HamblinRenzler Scientist #1
Christopher D. HarderResearcher
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