Desperate Measures 1998
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatSan 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Peter McCabe
as Frank Conner
as Captain Jeremiah Cassidy
as Dr. Samantha Hawkins
as Nate Oliver
as Vargas
as Matthew Conner
as Sarah Davis
as Ed Fayne
as Medical Inmate
Director:
Writer:
David Klass
Stars:
Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox, Marcia Gay Harden, Erik King, Efrain Figueroa, Joseph Cross, Janel Moloney, Richard Riehle, Tracey Walter,
Genres:
Action,Drama,Thriller,Crime
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Desperate Measures
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
DK
Cast
as Peter McCabe
as Frank Conner
as Captain Jeremiah Cassidy
as Dr. Samantha Hawkins
as Nate Oliver
as Vargas
as Matthew Conner
as Sarah Davis
as Ed Fayne
as Medical Inmate
as Derrick Wilson
as SWAT Team Commander
as Dr. Gosha
as Pelican Bay Head Guard
as Rains, Cop shot in ER
as Kellen, Burnt Cop
as Trimble, Burnt Cop
as Donna, Burning Nurse
as Tough Inmate
as Patrol Cop
as SWAT in Airduct
as Cell Guard
as San Francisco Police
as Motorcyclist
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