Lorenzo's Oil
Some people make their own miracles.
1992-12-30 | 135 minutes
Plot Summary
Augusto and Michaela Odone are dealt a cruel blow by fate when their five-year-old son Lorenzo is diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease. But the Odones' persistence and faith leads to an unorthodox cure which saves their boy and re-writes medical history.
Cast
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Nick NolteAugusto Odone
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Susan SarandonMichaela Odone
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Peter UstinovProfessor Nikolais
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Ann HearnLoretta Muscatine
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Maduka SteadyOmuori
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Aaron JacksonFrancesco Odone
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Laura LinneyYoung Teacher
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Kathleen WilhoiteDeirdre Murphy
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Gerry BammanDoctor Judalon
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Margo MartindaleWendy Gimble
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James RebhornEllard Muscatine
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LaTanya Richardson JacksonNurse Ruth
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Jennifer DundasNurse Nancy Jo
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Becky Ann BakerPellerman's Secretary
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Mary Pat GleasonThe Librarian
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Ann DowdPediatrician
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Peter MacKenzieImmunosuppression Doctor