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Lorenzo's Oil (1992)
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A boy develops a disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his father decides to learn all about it and tackle the problem himself. Director:George Miller |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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| Nick Nolte | ... | ||
| Susan Sarandon | ... | ||
| Peter Ustinov | ... |
Professor Nikolais
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| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... |
Deirdre Murphy
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Gerry Bamman | ... |
Doctor Judalon
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| Margo Martindale | ... |
Wendy Gimble
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| James Rebhorn | ... |
Ellard Muscatine
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Ann Hearn | ... |
Loretta Muscatine
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| Maduka Steady | ... |
Omouri
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Mary Wakio | ... |
Comorian Teacher
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Don Suddaby | ... |
Don Suddaby
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Colin Ward | ... |
Jake Gimble
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LaTanya Richardson | ... |
Nurse Ruth
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Jennifer Dundas | ... |
Nurse Nancy Jo
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William Cameron | ... |
Pellerman
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Storyline
Until about the age of 7, Lorenzo Odone was a normal child. After then, strange things began to happen to him: he would have blackouts, memory lapses, and other strange mental phemonenons. He is eventually diagnosed as suffering from ALD: an extremely rare incurable degenerative brain disorder. Frustrated at the failings of doctors and medicine in this area, the Odones begin to educate themselves in the hope of discovering something which can halt the progress of the disease. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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Some people make their own miracles.Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for a child's life threatening ordeal See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Un milagro para Lorenzo See more »Filming Locations:
Carnegie Mellon University - 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$7,286,388 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Professor Nikolias: That was uncalled for. Your responsibility is merely towards your own child. My responsibility is towards all the boys that suffer from this disease, now and in the future. Of course I anguish for the suffering of your boy. And of course I applaud you for the efforts you make on his behalf. But I will have nothing to do with this oil.
Michaela Odone: We are not asking, Doctor, for your anguish or your applause. We are asking merely for a little courage.
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which were cured by "Lorenzo's Oil". See more »
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Trivia
Lorenzo's actual secretary (Rita Chapman, née Fussey) had an uncredited walk on part in the film. See more »Quotes
Michaela Odone: The life of one boy is not enough reward for you to risk the reputation of the institution and the esteem of your peers.Professor Nikolias: That was uncalled for. Your responsibility is merely towards your own child. My responsibility is towards all the boys that suffer from this disease, now and in the future. Of course I anguish for the suffering of your boy. And of course I applaud you for the efforts you make on his behalf. But I will have nothing to do with this oil.
Michaela Odone: We are not asking, Doctor, for your anguish or your applause. We are asking merely for a little courage.
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Crazy Credits
During the credits pictures of children are shown,which were cured by "Lorenzo's Oil". See more »
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