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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.
- John Seale
- Doug Mitchell, George Miller
Jan 29, 1993 · Based on a true story, the film follows the parents of a boy with a rare and fatal nerve disease who try to find a cure themselves. Starring Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon and Peter Ustinov, the film was nominated for two Oscars and received positive reviews.
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- George Miller
- PG-13
- Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov
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.
PG-13. YouTube Movies & TV. 180M subscribers. Subscribed. 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...
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.
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
Dec 30, 1992 · Writers Guild of America, USA. 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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