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Desperate Measures

Desperate Measures

30th January 1998
1h 40m
Barbet Schroeder
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Desperate Measures is a Action Drama film released on 30th January 1998; Barbet Schroeder directed the film which stars Andy Garcia, Michael Keaton, and Brian Cox.

Plot

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.

Cast (20)

Andy Garcia's profile
Andy Garcia
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Michael Keaton's profile
Michael Keaton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Brian Cox's profile
Brian Cox
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Marcia Gay Harden's profile
Marcia Gay Harden
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Richard Riehle's profile
Richard Riehle
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Michael Shamus Wiles's profile
Michael Shamus Wiles
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Stephen Park's profile
Stephen Park
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Joseph Cross's profile
Joseph Cross
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 11
Scott Colomby's profile
Scott Colomby
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Erik King's profile
Erik King
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Janel Moloney's profile
Janel Moloney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Keith Diamond's profile
Keith Diamond
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Norman Howell's profile
Norman Howell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Tracey Walter's profile
Tracey Walter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50

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Desperate Measures FAQ

When was Desperate Measures released?

Desperate Measures was released 27 years ago, on Friday January 30th, 1998.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Desperate Measures?

The lead roles are played by Andy Garcia and Michael Keaton.

How much did Desperate Measures cost to make?

The budget was $50,000,000.

Is Desperate Measures on Netflix?

No, Desperate Measures is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Desperate Measures on Amazon Prime?

No, Desperate Measures is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Desperate Measures on Disney Plus?

No, Desperate Measures is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Desperate Measures Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

5% 0-12
5% 20-29
15% 30-39
35% 40-49
10% 50-59
30% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

15% Female
85% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

5% Good
5% Bad
90% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

20% Cop
15% Detective
10% Doctor
10% Prisoner
5% Criminal
5% Police Captain
5% Prison Warden
5% Prison Guard
5% SWAT Commander
5% Nurse
15% Unknown