Medicine Man
“He turned his back on civilization. Only to discover he had the power to save it.”
Synopsis
An eccentric scientist in the Amazon jungle rejects his research assistant for being a woman, but as bulldozers threaten their work on a potential cancer cure, they learn to collaborate and begin to fall in love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Medicine Man Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-07
Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Dr. Robert Campbell
Lorraine Bracco
Dr. Rae Crane
José Wilker
Dr. Miguel Ornega
Rodolfo De Alexandre
Tanaki
Francisco Tsiren Tsere Rereme
Jahausa
Elias Monteiro Da Silva
Palala
Edinei Maria Serrio Dos Santos
Kalana
Bec-Kana-Re Dos Santos Kaiapo
Imana
Angelo Barra Moreira
Medicine Man
José Lavat
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 17, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.14x
+$5.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John McTiernan
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Robinson, Tom Schulman
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Medicine Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45.5M
- Production Studios
- Cinergi Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John McTiernan
Sally Robinson, Tom Schulman
Jerry Goldsmith
Donald McAlpine
Michael R. Miller
Sean Connery, Andrew G. Vajna, Donna Dubrow
Department Leadership Roster
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Sally Robinson
Screenplay
Andrew G. Vajna
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
John McTiernan
Director
Donna Dubrow
Producer
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Tom Schulman
Screenplay
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
John Krenz Reinhart Jr.
Production Design
Fred Waugh
Stunt Coordinator
Rafael Valdez
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Medicine Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicine Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Medicine Man about?
An eccentric scientist in the Amazon jungle rejects his research assistant for being a woman, but as bulldozers threaten their work on a potential cancer cure, they learn to collaborate and begin to fall in love.
Who directed Medicine Man?
Medicine Man was directed by John McTiernan.
Who stars in Medicine Man?
The principal cast of Medicine Man includes Sean Connery, Lorraine Bracco, José Wilker, Rodolfo De Alexandre, Francisco Tsiren Tsere Rereme.
When was Medicine Man released and how long is it?
Medicine Man was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Medicine Man?
Medicine Man had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $45.5M at the worldwide box office (1.14 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Medicine Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Medicine Man was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Medicine Man?
Medicine Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).