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Desperate Measures

“Desperate times call for. . .”

★ 6.0 / 10 (338 votes)January 30, 1998100 minEN
ActionDramaThrillerCrime

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateJanuary 30, 1998
StatusReleased
Runtime100 min
Rating★ 6.0 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish, Spanish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$50,000,000
Revenue$13,800,000
ProductionMandalay Entertainment
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Crew

Director

Barbet Schroeder

Writers

David Klass

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Cast

Michael KeatonMichael KeatonPeter McCabe
Andy GarciaAndy GarciaFrank Conner
Brian CoxBrian CoxCaptain Jeremiah Cassidy
Marcia Gay HardenMarcia Gay HardenDr. Samantha Hawkins
Erik KingErik KingNate Oliver
Efrain FigueroaEfrain FigueroaVargas
Joseph CrossJoseph CrossMatthew Conner
Janel MoloneyJanel MoloneySarah Davis
Richard RiehleRichard RiehleEd Fayne
Tracey WalterTracey WalterMedical Inmate
Keith DiamondKeith DiamondDerrick Wilson
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Peter WeireterSWAT Team Commander
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