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True story of a couple's fight against time and skepticism to save their terminally ill son. Inspiring performances, especially by Sarandon!
Original Release
01/29/1993
US Release
01/29/1993
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Nick Nolte | Augusto Odone |
| Susan Sarandon | Michaela Odone |
| Peter Ustinov | Professor Nikolais |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | Deirdre Murphy |
| Gerry Bamman | Doctor Judalon |
| Margo Martindale | Wendy Gimble |
| James Rebhorn | Ellard Muscatine |
| Ann Hearn | Loretta Muscatine |
| Maduka Steady | Omouri / Omuori |
| Mary Wakio | Comorian Teacher |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Nick Nolte | Augusto Odone |
| Susan Sarandon | Michaela Odone |
| Peter Ustinov | Professor Nikolais |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | Deirdre Murphy |
| Gerry Bamman | Doctor Judalon |
| Margo Martindale | Wendy Gimble |
| James Rebhorn | Ellard Muscatine |
| Ann Hearn | Loretta Muscatine |
| Maduka Steady | Omouri / Omuori |
| Mary Wakio | Comorian Teacher |
| Don Suddaby | Self |
| Colin Ward | Jake Gimble |
| LaTanya Richardson Jackson | Nurse Ruth |
| Jennifer Dundas | Nurse Nancy Jo |
| William Cameron | Pellerman |
| Becky Ann Baker | Pellerman's Secretary |
| Mary Pat Gleason | The Librarian |
| David Shiner | Clown |
| Ann Dowd | Pediatrician |
| Peter MacKenzie | Immunosuppression Doctor |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Arnold Burk | Executive Producer |
| George Miller | Producer |
| Johnny Friedkin | Producer |
| Doug Mitchell | Producer |
| Lynn O'Hare | Producer |
| Daphne Paris | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1993 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1993 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
