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    Lorenzo's Oil

    PG-131993 · Docudrama · 2h 15m

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  1. Lorenzo's Oil. 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. The film was shot in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, primarily from ...

  2. Jan 29, 1993 · Based on a true story, Lorenzo's Oil tells how a couple fights for their son's life after he is diagnosed with a rare and fatal nerve disease. The film features Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov and Don Suddaby, and was nominated for two Oscars.

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    • George Miller
    • PG-13
    • Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov
  3. Mar 18, 2024 · ALD is a rare genetic disorder that affects the myelin sheath of nerve cells and causes neurologic symptoms. Lorenzo's Oil is a treatment that can slow down the disease progression, but it is not a cure.

  4. Dec 22, 2021 · Lorenzo’s oil is a mixture of fatty acids derived from olive and rapeseed oils. It may help lower VLCFAs and slow the progression of ALD, a rare neurodegenerative disorder, but only in the early stages.

  5. 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 drama.

  6. 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 ...

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  8. A true-life drama of a family's fight to save their son from a rare and incurable disease. See critics' reviews, ratings, and watch the trailer of Lorenzo's Oil, starring Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon.

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    • Drama
    • PG-13
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