Strong Medicine
Synopsis
TV Movie A woman starts working for a prestigious pharmaceutical company that's developing a new miraculous cure. Soon, she discovers what a devious and cut-throat business pharmaceutical industry can be.
Top Cast
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Pamela Sue Martin
Celia Grey
Patrick Duffy
Dr. Andrew Jordan
Dick Van Dyke
Sam Hawthorne
Ben Cross
Martin Taylor
Sam Neill
Vince Lord
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Eli Camperdown
Annette O'Toole
Jessica Weitz
Gayle Hunnicutt
Lillian Hawthorne
Kristoffer Tabori
Michael Stein
Paul Maxwell
Mace
Colette Hiller
Amy
T. P. McKenna
Dr. Sweeting
Alan Oppenheimer
Dr. Noah Townsend
Daniel Benzali
Seth
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hailey, Rita Lakin
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Strong Medicine
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Telepictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Green
Arthur Hailey, Rita Lakin
Stanley Myers
Keith Palmer
Dickie Bamber
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Green
Director
Rita Lakin
Writer
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
Keith Palmer
Editor
Dickie Bamber
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strong Medicine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strong Medicine about?
TV Movie A woman starts working for a prestigious pharmaceutical company that's developing a new miraculous cure. Soon, she discovers what a devious and cut-throat business pharmaceutical industry can be.
Who directed Strong Medicine?
Strong Medicine was directed by Guy Green.
Who stars in Strong Medicine?
The principal cast of Strong Medicine includes Pamela Sue Martin, Patrick Duffy, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Cross, Sam Neill.
When was Strong Medicine released and how long is it?
Strong Medicine was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Strong Medicine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strong Medicine was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is Strong Medicine based on a book or true story?
Strong Medicine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Hailey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strong Medicine?
Strong Medicine holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).