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Lorenzo's Oil is a 1992 drama film directed and co-written by George Miller. It is based on the true story of Augusto and Michaela Odone, parents who search for a cure for their son Lorenzo's adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), leading to the development of Lorenzo's oil.
Jan 29, 1993 · With Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Kathleen Wilhoite. 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.
Jan 15, 1993 · Lorenzo's Oil. You may have heard that "Lorenzo's Oil" is a harrowing movie experience. It is, but in the best way. It takes a heartbreaking story and pushes it to the limit, showing us the lengths of courage and imagination that people can summon when they must.
Augusto and Michaela Odone are dealt a cruel blow by fate: five-year-old Lorenzo is diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease, but the Odones' persistence and faith leads to the cure which...
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Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon star in this powerful drama based on the true story of one family's extraordinary quest to save their son after he's diagnosed ...
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.
Dec 30, 1992 · Lorenzo's Oil - Metacritic. 1992. PG-13. Universal Pictures. 2 h 9 m. Summary A boy develops a disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his father decides to learn all about it and tackle the problem himself. Biography. Drama. Directed By: George Miller.
Brief Synopsis. Story about a couple who defy the medical professionals and try to save the life of their son who's suffering from an "incurable" disease.
Dec 30, 1992 · 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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