Lorenzo's Oil (1992)
“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.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by George Miller, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Nick Nolte
as Augusto Odone
Susan Sarandon
as Michaela Odone
Peter Ustinov
as Professor Nikolais
Ann Hearn
as Loretta Muscatine
Maduka Steady
as Omuori
Aaron Jackson
as Francesco Odone
Laura Linney
as Young Teacher
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Deirdre Murphy
Gerry Bamman
as Doctor Judalon
Margo Martindale
as Wendy Gimble
James Rebhorn
as Ellard Muscatine
Colin Ward
as Jake GimbleCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 135 min |
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