Extreme Measures(1996)
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Extreme Measures 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 from people who want the hospital's secret to remain undiscovered.
Extreme Measures (1996) is a drama and thriller film directed by Michael Apted, released on September 27, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker and David Morse. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 362 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Apted
- Writers:
- Tony Gilroy, Michael Palmer
- Producers:
- Elizabeth Hurley
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Danny Elfman
- Production:
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Simian Films
- Budget:
- $38,000,000
- Revenue:
- $17,380,126
- Status:
- Released
Extreme Measures (1996) Trailer
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Extreme Measures Cast & Crew
Main 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
Shaun Austin-Olsen
as Claude Minkins
André De Shields
as Teddy Dolson
J.K. Simmons
as Dr. Mingus
Key crew
Directed by Michael Apted, written by Tony Gilroy and Michael Palmer, produced by Elizabeth Hurley.
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Extreme Measures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 362 ratings.
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Extreme Measures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Extreme Measures online?
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Extreme Measures (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Extreme Measures?
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The main cast of Extreme Measures (1996) includes Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse and Bill Nunn. The film was directed by Michael Apted. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Extreme Measures released?
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Extreme Measures was released on September 27, 1996 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Extreme Measures worth watching?
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Extreme Measures (1996) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 362 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Extreme Measures?
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