Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser take “Extraordinary Measures”

Posted by mysta on January 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

“Extraordinary Measures”

In the new film from CBS Films, inspired by a true story- Brendan Fraser (The Mummy) is John Crowley, a desperate father to 7 and 9 year old kids who have a life threatening genetic disorder called Pompe disease. Crowley’s time is running out as he has only a few years before the deadly disease strikes tragically for the last time. His only hope lies in Dr. Robert Stonehill, a brilliant but unappreciated unconventional scientist (Harrison Ford). John will do anything to save his children as he leaves his

Career just as it’s about to take off, all in the favor of doing what it takes for them. Teaming up with Dr. Stonehill who is not a man easy to work with, they set off on a journey to develop a life saving drug that they both need (each for his own reasons), by fighting the medical establishment. The two men’s relationship develops into mutual respect but in the end it faces the final test that will affect the life of the two children.

Also Starring: Keri Russel (Waitress), Meredith Droeger (Train Town), Diego Valasquez, and Jared Harris (Mad Men)

Screenplay By: Robert Nelson Jacobs (Chocolat)

Inspired by the book: The Cure, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Geeta Anand

Producers: Michael Shamberg, Carla Santos Shamberg and Stacey Sher (Erin Brockovich )

Release Date: 22 January 2010

Extraordinary Measures trailer: