...First Do No Harm
"She went looking for help... and found a miracle"
Originally released in 1997. ...First Do No Harm is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jim Abrahams.
Starring Meryl Streep, Fred Ward, and Allison Janney
Synopsis
When Lori Reimuller learns that her young son Robbie has epilepsy, she first trusts the judgment of the hospital staff in how best to bring it under control. As Robbie's health slides radically downhill, however, she becomes frustrated and desperate, and so does her own research into the existing literature on treatments. When she decides to try an alternative treatment called the Ketogenic Diet, devised long ago by a doctor from Johns Hopkins, she is met with narrow-minded resistance from Robbie's doctor, who is prepared to take legal action to prevent Lori from removing him from the hospital.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ...First Do No Harm about?
When Lori Reimuller learns that her young son Robbie has epilepsy, she first trusts the judgment of the hospital staff in how best to bring it under control. As Robbie's health slides radically dow...
Who directed ...First Do No Harm?
...First Do No Harm was directed by Jim Abrahams.
How long is ...First Do No Harm?
...First Do No Harm has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was ...First Do No Harm released?
...First Do No Harm was released on February 16, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in ...First Do No Harm?
The main cast of ...First Do No Harm includes Meryl Streep, Fred Ward, Allison Janney, Seth Adkins, Margo Martindale.