Desperate Measures 1998
“Desperate times call for. . .”
What is Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 30, 1998
- Studios
- Mandalay Entertainment
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
Desperate Measures is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Mandalay Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate father races against a murderous inmate to save his son’s life”
- High‑stakes medical emergency
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse chase
- Was a critical and financial failure
- Earned a modest 62% rating on some reviews
Watch it if you enjoy 1990s action‑drama thrillers about desperate medical emergencies
Contains intense suspense and violent conflict, making it appropriate for mature viewers
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When was the film released?
It was released on January 30, 1998.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as action, drama, thriller, and crime.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
How did the film perform financially?
It grossed $13.8 million against a $50 million budget, making it a financial failure.
What is the central plot premise?
A San Francisco police officer must secure a bone‑marrow donor who is a convicted murderer, leading to a hospital showdown.
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