Extreme Measures
"Not all surgery is intended to cure."
Originally released in 1996. Extreme Measures is a drama/thriller film. directed by Michael Apted.
Starring Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, and Sarah Jessica Parker
Synopsis
Guy Luthan, a British doctor working at a hospital in New York, starts making unwelcome enquiries when the body of a man who died in his emergency room disappears. After the trail leads Luthan to the door of an eminent surgeon at the hospital, Luthan soon finds himself in extreme danger people who want the hospital's secret to remain undiscovered.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (340 votes)
Budget
$38M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.4M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hugh Grant
as Dr. Guy Luthan
Gene Hackman
as Dr. Lawrence Myrick
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Jodie Trammel
David Morse
as Frank Hare
Bill Nunn
as Burke
Paul Guilfoyle
as Dr. Jeffrey Manko
Debra Monk
as Dr. Judith Gruszynski
John Toles-Bey
as Bobby
Peter Appel
as Det. Stone
Shaun Austin-Olsen
as Claude Minkins
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $38,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,380,126
Production Companies
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Simian Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Extreme Measures about?
Guy Luthan, a British doctor working at a hospital in New York, starts making unwelcome enquiries when the body of a man who died in his emergency room disappears. After the trail leads Luthan to t...
Who directed Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures was directed by Michael Apted.
How long is Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Extreme Measures released?
Extreme Measures was released on September 27, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Extreme Measures?
The main cast of Extreme Measures includes Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse, Bill Nunn.
Is Extreme Measures worth watching?
Extreme Measures has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 340 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.