Extreme Measures (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Extreme Measures is a 1996 drama thriller directed by Michael Apted, starring Paul Guilfoyle, Gene Hackman and Hugh Grant. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $17.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Extreme Measures About?
The premise of Extreme Measures without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dr. Guy Luthan investigates the disappearance of a patient, uncovering a disturbing conspiracy with potentially devastating consequences. His search for answers leads him to confront the highly regarded Dr. Lawrence Myrick, whose hidden past and involvement in the mystery become increasingly clear. As Luthan digs deeper, he finds himself in a dangerous game where the truth carries a heavy price.
Extreme Measures Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hospital
- doctor
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- neo noir
- based on novel
- homeless man
- secret laboratory
- cartoon on tv
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet caprice
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- dodge diplomat
- ford ltd crown victoria
- yamaha
- er emergency room
- dodge the car
- ford the car
- chevrolet the car
- murder
- violence
- playing god
- hostile environment
- framed for drug possession
- cocaine
- corrupt doctor
- subway station
- corruption
- suspicion
- hostility
- framed for a crime
- gunplay
- ambulance
- chase
- subway train
- paranoia
- corrupt cop
- homeless person
- gunfire
- emergency room
- victim fights back
- cruelty
- shot to death
- murder by gunshot
- accidental murder
- medical emergency
- fight in an elevator
- shot in cold blood
- murdered in cold blood
- young doctor
Extreme Measures Cast
Paul Guilfoyle leads the cast, with Gene Hackman and Hugh Grant. Directed by Michael Apted; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Apted
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Extreme Measures Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Extreme Measures 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 56% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
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TMDB 60% User score
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Extreme Measures Plot Summary
What happens in Extreme Measures from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Guy Luthan, a diligent emergency room physician in New York, experienced a life-altering night when he encountered a mysterious patient — a homeless man bearing a hospital wristband from an unfamiliar facility. This individual referenced a drug that was strange to the medical community and exhibited bizarre symptoms, including an unusually high heart rate. Tragically, the man’s condition worsened, leading to his abrupt death, only for Guy to discover that all records of this patient had disappeared, along with his body. When Guy attempted to investigate further, he faced mounting resistance from his superiors, who insisted he abandon the case.
Full summary
The whole story of Extreme Measures, scene by scene
Extreme Measures Box Office
Extreme Measures grossed $17.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17.4M
- US & Canada
- $17.4M
Extreme Measures Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Extreme Measures.
How Well Do You Know Extreme Measures?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Dr. Guy Luthan's profession?
Cars in Extreme Measures
41 cars on screen, including the Yamaha SR 250 and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role
Extreme Measures Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Bakom stängda dörrar” and “Mesure d'urgence”.
- Also known as
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- Bakom stängda dörrar
- Mesure d'urgence
- ボディ・バンク
- Ekstreme Metoder
- Extrem - Mit allen Mitteln
- Medidas extremas
- Uç Noktalar
- Extrem... mit allen Mitteln
- Extreme Measures - Soluzioni estreme
- 非常手段
- Al Cruzar El Límite
- Halálos terápia
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- מהלך מסוכן
- Smrtící léčba
- 휴 그랜트의 선택
- Крайни мерки
- Kraštutinės priemonės
- Krytyczna terapia
- Крайние меры
- Dehşet Sınırı
- Ακραίες Καταστάσεις
- Крайні заходи
- En creuar el límit
- Smrtiaca liečba
- ฉีกกฎอำมหิต
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Extreme Measures FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Extreme Measures, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Extreme Measures released?
Extreme Measures was released on September 27, 1996.
Who directed Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures was directed by Michael Apted.
More films by Michael Apted Who is in the cast of Extreme Measures?
Extreme Measures stars Paul Guilfoyle, Gene Hackman and Hugh Grant, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Extreme Measures make at the box office?
Extreme Measures grossed $17.4 million worldwide.
How is Extreme Measures rated?
Extreme Measures has 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Extreme Measures have a post-credit scene?
No. Extreme Measures has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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