Lorenzo's Oil(1992)
“Some people make their own miracles.”
Overview
Lorenzo Odone, a Virginia 5-year-old, develops a degenerative nerve disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his parents decide to immerse themselves in research and tackle the problem themselves.
Director
George Miller
Studio
Kennedy Miller Productions
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Nick Nolte
as Augusto Odone
Susan Sarandon
as Michaela Odone
Peter Ustinov
as Professor Nikolais
Ann Hearn
as Loretta Muscatine
Maduka Steady
as Omuori
Aaron Jackson
as Francesco Odone
Laura Linney
as Young Teacher
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Deirdre Murphy
Gerry Bamman
as Doctor Judalon
Margo Martindale
as Wendy Gimble
James Rebhorn
as Ellard Muscatine
Colin Ward
as Jake Gimble
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Kennedy Miller Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lorenzo's Oil?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lorenzo's Oil (1992).
What is Lorenzo's Oil about?▼
Lorenzo Odone, a Virginia 5-year-old, develops a degenerative nerve disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his parents decide to immerse themselves in research and tackle the problem themselves.
Who directed Lorenzo's Oil?▼
Lorenzo's Oil was directed by George Miller and released in 1992. It is a drama film.
How long is Lorenzo's Oil?▼
Lorenzo's Oil has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in Lorenzo's Oil?▼
The cast of Lorenzo's Oil includes Nick Nolte as Augusto Odone, Susan Sarandon as Michaela Odone, Peter Ustinov as Professor Nikolais, Ann Hearn as Loretta Muscatine, Maduka Steady as Omuori and more.
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