Desperate Measures
"Desperate times call for. . ."
Originally released in 1998. Desperate Measures is a action/drama film. directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Starring Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, and Brian Cox
Synopsis
San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 30, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (306 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.8M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Keaton
as Peter McCabe
Andy Garcia
as Frank Conner
Brian Cox
as Captain Jeremiah Cassidy
Marcia Gay Harden
as Dr. Samantha Hawkins
Erik King
as Nate Oliver
Efrain Figueroa
as Vargas
Joseph Cross
as Matthew Conner
Janel Moloney
as Sarah Davis
Richard Riehle
as Ed Fayne
Tracey Walter
as Medical Inmate
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,800,000
Production Companies
- Mandalay Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desperate Measures about?
San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murdere...
Who directed Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
How long is Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Desperate Measures released?
Desperate Measures was released on January 30, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desperate Measures?
The main cast of Desperate Measures includes Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox, Marcia Gay Harden, Erik King.
Is Desperate Measures worth watching?
Desperate Measures has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 306 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.