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Feb 8, 2010 · The premise. Venture capitalist John Crowley (played by Brendan Fraser) has two children with the neuromuscular disorder Pompe disease. The genetic condition, which is described as uniformly fatal...
Jan 22, 2010 · Geeta Anand talks about the story behind the movie “Extraordinary Measures,” about a father driven to find a cure for Pompe disease, the rare and often fatal illness that struck his children.
The film is about parents who form a biotechnology company to develop a drug to save the lives of their children, who have a life-threatening disease. The film is based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose children have Pompe disease.
Jan 22, 2010 · A Portland couple have two children with Pompe disease, a genetic anomaly that kills most before a child's tenth birthday. The husband, John, an advertising executive, contacts Robert Stonehill, a researcher in Nebraska who has done innovative research for an enzyme treatment.
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- Drama
- Tom Vaughan
- 2010-01-22
Jan 16, 2010 · The Crowleys, portrayed by Harrison Ford and Keri Russell in "Extraordinary Measures," developed a life-saving enzyme for their children with a rare muscle-wasting condition. The movie chronicles their inspirational journey from despair to hope and shows the impact of their drug on their health and future.
Jan 1, 2010 · Learn about the real-life father who fought a rare disease and founded a biotech company to save his children. Read about the books and the movie based on his story, The Cure and Extraordinary Measures.
Jan 26, 2010 · The true story of a New Jersey man faced with that diagnosis is the inspiration for the new movie "Extraordinary" Measures" produced by CBS Films. CBS News correspondent Kelly Wallace sat down ...
