Lorenzo's Oil
- Drama
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.
Lorenzo's Oil is a 1992 drama film about a young boy with a rare degenerative nerve disease and his parents' determined quest to find a cure. Based on a true story, the film follows the Odone family as they become medical researchers to save their son's life.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated PG-13
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Nick NolteAugusto Odone
Susan SarandonMichaela Odone
Peter UstinovProfessor Nikolais
Ann HearnLoretta Muscatine
Maduka SteadyOmuori
Aaron JacksonFrancesco Odone
Laura LinneyYoung Teacher
Kathleen WilhoiteDeirdre Murphy
Gerry BammanDoctor Judalon
Margo MartindaleWendy Gimble
James RebhornEllard Muscatine- Colin WardJake Gimble
LaTanya Richardson JacksonNurse Ruth
Jennifer DundasNurse Nancy Jo- William CameronPellerman
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When was Lorenzo's Oil released?
Lorenzo's Oil was released on December 30, 1992.
What is Lorenzo's Oil about?
The film follows Lorenzo Odone, a 5-year-old from Virginia diagnosed with a rare degenerative nerve disease, and his parents' journey to research and develop a treatment when no medical professionals are pursuing a cure.
Is Lorenzo's Oil based on a true story?
Yes, Lorenzo's Oil is based on the true story of the Odone family and their efforts to find a cure for their son's condition.
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