Desperate Measures(1998)
Desperate times call for. . .
Desperate Measures Synopsis
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.
Desperate Measures (1998) is a action, drama, thriller and crime film directed by Barbet Schroeder, released on January 30, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox and Marcia Gay Harden. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 330 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbet Schroeder
- Writers:
- David Klass
- Producers:
- Susan Hoffman, Barbet Schroeder, Gary Foster
- Cinematographer:
- Luciano Tovoli
- Composer:
- Trevor Jones
- Production:
- Mandalay Entertainment
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,800,000
- Status:
- Released
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Desperate Measures (Theatrical Trailer)
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Desperate Measures Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Keaton
as Peter McCabe
Andy Garcia
as Frank Conner
Brian Cox
as Captain Jeremiah Cassidy
Marcia Gay Harden
as Dr. Samantha Hawkins
Erik King
as Nate Oliver
Efrain Figueroa
as Vargas
Joseph Cross
as Matthew Conner
Janel Moloney
as Sarah Davis
Richard Riehle
as Ed Fayne
Tracey Walter
as Medical Inmate
Keith Diamond
as Derrick Wilson
- Peter Weireter
Peter Weireter
as SWAT Team Commander
Key crew
Directed by Barbet Schroeder, written by David Klass, produced by Susan Hoffman, Barbet Schroeder and Gary Foster.
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Desperate Measures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 330 ratings.
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Desperate Measures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Measures online?
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Desperate Measures (1998) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Desperate Measures?
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The main cast of Desperate Measures (1998) includes Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox, Marcia Gay Harden and Erik King. The film was directed by Barbet Schroeder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Measures released?
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Desperate Measures was released on January 30, 1998 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Desperate Measures worth watching?
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Desperate Measures (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 330 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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