Something the Lord Made poster

Something the Lord Made(2004)

1h 50m•TV Movie, Drama•English
7.9/10
308 user ratings

“A breakthrough that changed the face of medicine. A unique partnership that broke the rules.”

Overview

A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

Director

Joseph Sargent

Studio

Nina Saxon Film Design

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Cast

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

as Dr. Alfred Blalock

Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey

as Vivien Thomas

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

as Mary Blalock

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union

as Clara Thomas

Merritt Wever

Merritt Wever

as Mrs. Saxon

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

as William Thomas

Mary Stuart Masterson

Mary Stuart Masterson

as Dr. Helen Taussig

Irene Ziegler

Irene Ziegler

as Francis Grebel

Luray Cooper

Luray Cooper

as Charles Manlove

Cliff McMullen

as Lodel Williams

Clayton LeBouef

as Harold Thomas

James Lewis

James Lewis

as Medical Intern

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2004

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

English

Rating

7.9 / 10

Production Companies

Nina Saxon Film Design • HBO Films

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Something the Lord Made?▼

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Something the Lord Made (2004).

What is Something the Lord Made about?▼

A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

Who directed Something the Lord Made?▼

Something the Lord Made was directed by Joseph Sargent and released in 2004. It is a tv movie, drama film.

How long is Something the Lord Made?▼

Something the Lord Made has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

Who stars in Something the Lord Made?▼

The cast of Something the Lord Made includes Alan Rickman as Dr. Alfred Blalock, Yasiin Bey as Vivien Thomas, Kyra Sedgwick as Mary Blalock, Gabrielle Union as Clara Thomas, Merritt Wever as Mrs. Saxon and more.

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