Breakthrough
Originally released in 2019. Breakthrough is a documentary film. directed by Bill Haney.
Starring Woody Harrelson and Jim Allison
Synopsis
Breakthrough tells the story of a renegade scientist’s quest to find a cure for cancer, the disease that killed his mother. Texan Jim Allison is a 2018 Nobel Prize winner for discovering how to prompt a cancer patient’s own immune system into defeating their disease, but for decades he waged an often-lonely struggle against the painful skepticism of the medical establishment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Uncommon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breakthrough about?
Breakthrough tells the story of a renegade scientist’s quest to find a cure for cancer, the disease that killed his mother. Texan Jim Allison is a 2018 Nobel Prize winner for discovering how to p...
Who directed Breakthrough?
Breakthrough was directed by Bill Haney.
How long is Breakthrough?
Breakthrough has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Breakthrough released?
Breakthrough was released on March 9, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breakthrough?
The main cast of Breakthrough includes Woody Harrelson, Jim Allison.