...First Do No Harm
“She went looking for help... and found a miracle”
Synopsis
When Lori Reimuller learns that her young son Robbie has epilepsy, she first trusts the judgment of the hospital staff in how best to bring it under control. As Robbie's health slides radically downhill, however, she becomes frustrated and desperate, and so does her own research into the existing literature on treatments. When she decides to try an alternative treatment called the Ketogenic Diet, devised long ago by a doctor from Johns Hopkins, she is met with narrow-minded resistance from Robbie's doctor, who is prepared to take legal action to prevent Lori from removing him from the hospital.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-18
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Meryl Streep
Lori Reimuller
Fred Ward
Dave Reimuller
Allison Janney
Dr. Melanie Abbasac
Seth Adkins
Robbie Reimuller
Margo Martindale
Marjean
Tom Butler
Dr. Jim Peterson
Leo Burmester
Bob Purdue
Mairon Bennett
Lynne Reimuller
Michael Yarmush
Mark Reimuller
Damir Andrei
Millicent Kelly
Self
Oni Faida Lampley
Marsha Williams
Philip Akin
Philip Williams
Sean McCann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Beckett
- Original Score
- Hummie Mann
- Original Title
- ...First Do No Harm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Abrahams
Ann Beckett
Hummie Mann
Pierre Letarte
Terry Stokes
Meryl Streep, Jim Abrahams, Michael Jaffe, Howard Braunstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Abrahams
Director
Ann Beckett
Writer
Terry Stokes
Editor
Jim Abrahams
Producer
Pierre Letarte
Director of Photography
Karen Bromley
Production Design
Lynne MacKay
Costume Design
Marco Bianco
Stunt Coordinator
Hummie Mann
Original Music Composer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is ...First Do No Harm about?
When Lori Reimuller learns that her young son Robbie has epilepsy, she first trusts the judgment of the hospital staff in how best to bring it under control. As Robbie's health slides radically downhill, however, she becomes frustrated and desperate, and so does her own research into the existing literature on treatments. When she decides to try an alternative treatment called the Ketogenic Diet, devised long ago by a doctor from Johns Hopkins, she is met with narrow-minded resistance from Robbie's doctor, who is prepared to take legal action to prevent Lori from removing him from the hospital.
Who directed ...First Do No Harm?
...First Do No Harm was directed by Jim Abrahams.
Who stars in ...First Do No Harm?
The principal cast of ...First Do No Harm includes Meryl Streep, Fred Ward, Allison Janney, Seth Adkins, Margo Martindale.
When was ...First Do No Harm released and how long is it?
...First Do No Harm was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for ...First Do No Harm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for ...First Do No Harm was composed by Hummie Mann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for ...First Do No Harm?
...First Do No Harm holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).