Lorenzo's Oil

(1992)Directed by George Miller135 min · PG-13Drama
Some people make their own miracles.

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.

Nick Nolteas Augusto Odone
Susan Sarandonas Michaela Odone
Peter Ustinovas Professor Nikolais
Ann Hearnas Loretta Muscatine
Maduka Steadyas Omuori
Aaron Jacksonas Francesco Odone
Laura Linneyas Young Teacher
Kathleen Wilhoiteas Deirdre Murphy
Gerry Bammanas Doctor Judalon
Margo Martindaleas Wendy Gimble
James Rebhornas Ellard Muscatine
CWColin Wardas Jake Gimble
Jennifer Dundasas Nurse Nancy Jo
WCWilliam Cameronas Pellerman
Becky Ann Bakeras Pellerman's Secretary
Mary Pat Gleasonas The Librarian
Ann Dowdas Pediatrician
Peter MacKenzieas Immunosuppression Doctor
Paul Lazaras Professor Duncan
Joyce Reehlingas Columnist
Michael O'Neillas School Psychologist
Richard Corderyas Suddaby's Senior Manager