Extreme Measures
“Not all surgery is intended to cure.”
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.
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Extreme Measures (1996) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-1200]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-14
Top Cast
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Hugh Grant
Dr. Guy Luthan
Gene Hackman
Dr. Lawrence Myrick
Sarah Jessica Parker
Jodie Trammel
David Morse
Frank Hare
Bill Nunn
Burke
Paul Guilfoyle
Dr. Jeffrey Manko
Debra Monk
Dr. Judith Gruszynski
John Toles-Bey
Bobby
Peter Appel
Det. Stone
Shaun Austin-Olsen
Claude Minkins
André De Shields
Teddy Dolson
J.K. Simmons
Dr. Mingus
Diana Zimmer
Helen
Nancy Beatty
Ruth Myrick
Gerry Becker
Dr. Gene Spitelli
Gene Ruffini
Izzy
Bill MacDonald
Det. Stone's Partner
Garnet Harding
E.R. Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$38M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.46x
-$20.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Gilroy
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Extreme Measures
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $38M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.4M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Simian Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Tony Gilroy, Michael Palmer
Danny Elfman
John Bailey
Rick Shaine
Elizabeth Hurley, Andrew Scheinman
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Michael Apted
Director
Rick Shaine
Editor
Elizabeth Hurley
Producer
Tony Gilroy
Screenplay
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Rob Hodgson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Doug Kraner
Production Design
Rick Forsayeth
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Watts
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Extreme Measures
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Extreme Measures about?
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.
Who directed Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Extreme Measures?
The principal cast of Extreme Measures includes Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse, Bill Nunn.
When was Extreme Measures released and how long is it?
Extreme Measures was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures had a reported production budget of $38M and grossed $17.4M at the worldwide box office (0.46 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Extreme Measures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Extreme Measures was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Extreme Measures based on a book or true story?
Extreme Measures is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Palmer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).