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Extraordinary Measures (2010)
Director: Tom Vaughan
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Courtney B. Vance
6.4
29%Runtime106 min
RatingPG
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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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Extraordinary Measures, directed by Tom Vaughan in 2010, is a heartwarming and poignant drama that showcases the powerful performances of Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford. The film explores the remarkable true story of a father's relentless pursuit to find a cure for his children's rare genetic disorder, blending medical drama with themes of family, determination, and the human spirit.
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Extraordinary Measures is a 2010 American medical drama film starring Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, and Keri Russell. It was the first film produced by CBS Films, the film division of CBS Corporation, who released the film on January 22, 2010. The film is about parents who form a biotechnology company to develop a drug to save the lives of their children, who have a life-threatening disease. The film is based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose children have Pompe disease. The film was shot in Oregon, in the cities St. Paul, Portland, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Manzanita, Beaverton, and in Vancouver, Washington.
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