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CBS Films Extraordinary Measures is inspired by the true story of John Crowley, a man who defied conventional wisdom and great odds, and risked his family's future to pursue a cure for his children's life threatening disease.

Synopsis

From his working class roots, John Crowley (BRENDAN FRASER) had finally begun to taste success in corporate America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen (KERI RUSSELL) and their three children, John is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill (HARRISON FORD). Together they form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. One driven to prove himself and his theories, the other by a chance to save his children, this unlikely alliance eventually develops into mutual respect as they battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system and time.

But, at the last minute, when it appears that a solution has been found, the relationship between the two men faces a final test the outcome of which will affect the fate of John's children.

CBS Films Presents a Double Feature Films Production Extraordinary Measures starring Brendan Fraser (Crash, Gods and Monsters), Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, What Lies Beneath) and Keri Russell (August Rush, Waitress). The film is directed by Tom Vaughan (What Happens in Vegas, Starter For 10). Robert Nelson Jacobs (The Water Horse, Chocolat) wrote the screenplay, which was inspired by the book The Cure by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Geeta Anand. The producers are Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher and Carla Santos Shamberg (Freedom Writers, World Trade Center, Erin Brockovich). Harrison Ford and Nan Morales are executive producers. The director of photography is Andrew Dunn, BSC. The production designer is Derek R. Hill. The film is edited by Anne V. Coates, A.C.E. and the music is by Andrea Guerra. CBS Films debut release, the film will open in theaters on January 22, 2010.

This film has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for Thematic Material, Language and a Mild Suggestive Moment.

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