Extraordinary Measures(2010)- Production Details

Poster of Extraordinary Measures

Synopsis

From his working class roots, John Crowley has finally begun to taste success in corporate America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen and their three children, John is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill. Together they form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. One driven to prove himself and his theories, the other by a chance to save his children, this unlikely alliance eventually develops into mutual respect as they battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system ¿ and time.But, at the last minute, when it appears that a solution has been found, the relationship between the two men faces a final test - the outcome of which will affect the fate of John's children.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • January 22, 2010

MPAA Rating

PG (for thematic material, language, and a mild suggestive moment)

Genres

Biopic, Adaptation, Drama

Run Time

1 hour 49 minutes

Distributors

CBS Films

Box Office

$11,854,694

Also Known As

  • Crowley
  • Crowley
  • For His Sick Kid

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Portland, Oregon, USA

Produced In

United States

Directors

Tom Vaughan

Director

CAST

Brendan Fraser

John Crowley

Harrison Ford

Dr. Robert Stonehill

Keri Russell

Aileen Crowley

Jared Harris

Dr. Kent Webber

Meredith Droeger

Megan Crowley

Patrick Bauchau

Eric Loring