Extraordinary Measures

Extraordinary Measures

105 mins | Drama | Jan. 21, 2010

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.

Extraordinary Measures

105 mins | Drama | Jan. 21, 2010

Extraordinary Measures
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.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Double Feature Films, CBS Films
Original title Extraordinary Measures
Directors Cate Hardman, Tom Vaughan
Writers Robert Nelson Jacobs

Cast

Brendan Fraser

as John Crowley

Harrison Ford

as Dr. Robert Stonehill

Keri Russell

as Aileen Crowley

Courtney B. Vance

as Marcus Temple

Meredith Droeger

as Megan Crowley

Diego Velazquez

as Patrick Crowley

Jared Harris

as Docteur Kent Webber

Patrick Bauchau

as CEO Erich Loring

Alan Ruck

as Pete Sutphen

David Clennon

as Dr. Renzler

Dee Wallace

as Sal

Ayanna Berkshire

as Wendy Temple

P.J. Byrne

as Dr. Preston

G.J. Echternkamp

as Niles

Vu Pham

as Vinh Tran

Derek Webster

as Cal Dunning

Jana Lee Hamblin

as Renzler Scientist #1

Christopher D. Harder

as Researcher

Tra'Renee Chambers

as Night Nurse (Marcy)

Lily Mariye

as Dr. Waldman

Sherilyn Lawson

as Day Nurse (Kate)

Eric Martin Reid

as ICU Doctor

Jeanine Jackson

as Nell Madden

Robert Blanche

as Armed Guard

Michael Shamberg

as Renzler Venture Capitalist #1

Sam M. Hall

as John Crowley, Jr.

Andrea White

as Dr. Allegria

Shelly Lipkin

as Senior Scientist

Eric Derovanessian

as Security Officer

Patricia Ferguson

as Reception Nurse

Jeanette McMahon

as Day Nurse (Jane)

Brennan Claire

as Julia

Kimberly Howard

as ICU Nurse

Sharonlee McLean

as Stonehill's Secretary

Bryce Flint-Sommerville

as Van Driver

Gavin Bristol

as Nell Madden

Olga Sanchez

as Pediatric Nurse

Chrisse Roccaro

as Mega Store Cashier

John Crowley

as Renzler Venture Capitalist #2

Christopher Desmond Williams

as Security Officer #2

Melanie Sanders

as ICU Nurse #2