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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 · Based on a true story, this movie follows the parents of a boy with a rare and fatal brain disease who try to find a cure themselves. Starring Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon and Peter Ustinov, directed by George Miller, nominated for two Oscars.
- (24K)
- Biography, Drama
- George Miller
- 1993-01-29
Buy or rent. PG-13. YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. Like. Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon star in this powerful drama based on the true story of one family's...
Jan 15, 1993 · A movie about a real-life couple who discover a treatment for their son's fatal nerve disease, using olive oil. Roger Ebert praises the performances, the direction and the script of this harrowing but inspiring story.
True-life drama of a father and mother who battled against the odds to save their son's life. Augusto and Michaela Odone are dealt a cruel blow by fate: five-year-old Lorenzo is diagnosed with a...
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- George Miller
- PG-13
- Nick Nolte
A true story of a family fighting a rare and incurable brain disorder. The Odones, inspired by their son Lorenzo, embark on a quest to find a cure and challenge the medical establishment.
Dec 30, 1992 · 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.
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