Movie·1996·1h 58m
Extreme Measures
Not all surgery is intended to cure.
Directed By
Michael Apted
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Tony Gilroy
Producer
Elizabeth Hurley, Andrew Scheinman
Cinematography
John Bailey
Music
Danny Elfman
Editor
Rick Shaine
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
350 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Hugh Grant
Dr. Guy Luthan
Gene Hackman
Dr. Lawrence Myrick
Sarah Jessica Parker
Jodie Trammel
David Morse
Frank Hare
Bill Nunn
Burke
Paul Guilfoyle
Dr. Jeffrey Manko
Debra Monk
Dr. Judith Gruszynski
John Toles-Bey
Bobby
Peter Appel
Det. Stone
Shaun Austin-Olsen
Claude Minkins
André De Shields
Teddy Dolson
J.K. Simmons
Dr. Mingus
Diana Zimmer
Helen
Nancy Beatty
Ruth Myrick
Gerry Becker
Dr. Gene Spitelli
Gene Ruffini
Izzy
Bill MacDonald
Det. Stone's Partner
Garnet Harding
E.R. Doctor
// crew
Crew
Rick Shaine
Editor
Elizabeth Hurley
Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Michael Apted
Director
Tony Gilroy
Screenplay
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Andrew Scheinman
Executive Producer
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