Extraordinary Measures
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2010-01-21
Runtime: 106 mins
Director: Tom Vaughan
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama
Original title: Extraordinary Measures
Production Companies: Double Feature Films, CBS Films
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Brendan Fraser
Harrison Ford
Keri Russell
Courtney B. Vance
Meredith Droeger
Diego Velazquez
Jared Harris
Patrick Bauchau
Alan Ruck
David Clennon
Dee Wallace
Ayanna Berkshire
P.J. Byrne
G.J. Echternkamp
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