Desperate Measures
“Those who don't destroy the past are doomed to repeat it.”
Synopsis
Missy didn't just snap. It came slowly. She couldn't deal with home life. She tried to run and leave it all behind, but it caught up with her in L.A., where her obsessive ex-lover hunted her down...so she's taking matters into her own hands!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad Armstrong
- Original Title
- Desperate Measures
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Wicked
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Armstrong
Brad Armstrong
Jake Jacobs
Elin Young, Sidney Michaels
Brad Armstrong
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Armstrong
Director
Brad Armstrong
Writer
Brad Armstrong
Producer
Elin Young
Editor
Sidney Michaels
Editor
Jake Jacobs
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Measures
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperate Measures about?
Missy didn't just snap. It came slowly. She couldn't deal with home life. She tried to run and leave it all behind, but it caught up with her in L.A., where her obsessive ex-lover hunted her down...so she's taking matters into her own hands!
Who directed Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures was directed by Brad Armstrong.
Who stars in Desperate Measures?
The principal cast of Desperate Measures includes Missy, Stephanie Swift, Phyllisha Anne, Jewel De'Nyle, Shayla LaVeaux.
When was Desperate Measures released and how long is it?
Desperate Measures was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).