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Some people make their own miracles. - Lorenzo's Oil
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Title: Lorenzo's Oil

Release Date: 30 Dec 1992

Runtime: 2h 15m

Genre: Drama

Director: Universal Pictures, Kennedy Miller Productions

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Kennedy Miller Productions

Overview: Augusto and Michaela Odone are dealt a cruel blow by fate when their five-year-old son Lorenzo is diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease. But the Odones' persistence and faith leads to an unorthodox cure which saves their boy and re-writes medical history.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.087 (532 votes)

Cast

  • Augusto Odone: Nick Nolte
  • Michaela Odone: Susan Sarandon
  • Professor Nikolais: Peter Ustinov
  • Loretta Muscatine: Ann Hearn
  • Omuori: Maduka Steady
  • Francesco Odone: Aaron Jackson
  • Young Teacher: Laura Linney
  • Deirdre Murphy: Kathleen Wilhoite
  • Doctor Judalon: Gerry Bamman
  • Wendy Gimble: Margo Martindale
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