In the tradition of great inspirational dramas
like the Academy Award nominated film "Erin
Brockovich and "The Pursuit of Happyness,
Extraordinary Measures is inspired by the true
story of John Crowley, a man who defied
conventional wisdom and great odds, and risked his
family's future to pursue a cure for his
children's life threatening disease. From his
working class roots, John Crowley (Brendan Fraser)
has finally begun to taste success in corporate
America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen
(Keri Russell) 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 (Harrison Ford). 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.
Special Features: Deleted
Scenes; Meet John Crowley; Extraordinary Measures:
The Power to Overcome
Format size: | Widescreen |
Languages: | English, French |
Country: | CAN |
Runtime: | 106 min. |
Number of discs: | 1 |
Subtitles: | English |