The 2010 movie ‘Extraordinary Measures’ centers around the lives of John and Aileen Crowley who are on a quest to find a cure for their children’s exceptional genetic condition. This film shot in various locations features renowned actors like Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford among others. Interesting facts and tidbits about the movie and its behind-the-scenes happenings are also shared.
Where it Filmed?
The movie, ‘Extraordinary Measures’, was shot in several locations in the United States. The places that served as the movie’s backdrop include Hawthorne Bridge and Fox Tower in Portland, Oregon, the Columbian Building in Vancouver, Washington, and the town of Manzanita and Lake Oswego in Oregon. Filming started on April 6, 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brendan Fraser | John Crowley |
| Harrison Ford | Dr. Stonehill |
| Keri Russell | Aileen Crowley |
| Meredith Droeger | Megan Crowley |
| Diego Velazquez | Patrick Crowley |
| Sam M. Hall | John Crowley |
| Jr. | |
| Jared Harris | Dr. Kent Webber |
| Patrick Bauchau | CEO Erich Loring |
| Alan Ruck | Pete Sutphen |
| David Clennon | Dr. Renzler |
| Dee Wallace | Sal |
| Courtney B. Vance | Marcus Temple |
| Ayanna Berkshire | Wendy Temple |
| P.J. Byrne | Dr. Preston |
| Andrea White | Dr. Allegria |
| G.J. Echternkamp | Niles |
| Vu Pham | Vinh Tran |
| Derek Webster | Cal Dunning |
| Jana Lee Hamblin | Renzler Scientist #1 |
| Shelly Lipkin | Senior Scientist |
| Eric Derovanessian | Security Officer |
| Patricia Ferguson | Reception Nurse |
| Jeanette McMahon | Day Nurse (Jane) |
| Brennan Claire | Julia |
| Tra’Renee Chambers | Night Nurse (Marcy) |
| Quigley Provost-Landrum | Maria |
| Kimberly Howard | ICU Nurse |
| Lily Mariye | Dr. Waldman |
| Sherilyn Lawson | Day Nurse (Kate) |
| Eric Martin Reid | ICU Doctor |
| Sharonlee McLean | Stonehill’s Secretary |
| Bryce Flint-Sommerville | Van Driver |
| Jeanine Jackson | Nell Madden |
| Gavin Bristol | Webber’s Assistant |
| Robert Blanche | Armed Guard |
| Olga Sanchez | Pediatric Nurse |
| Chrisse Roccaro | Mega Store Cashier |
| Michael Shamberg | Renzler Venture Capitalist #1 |
| John Crowley | Renzler Venture Capitalist #2 |
| Christopher Desmond Williams | Security Officer #2 |
| Melanie Sanders | ICU Nurse #2 |
| Carolyn Arno | Carnival Mom (uncredited) |
| Aaron Gregory Austin | Delivery Man (uncredited) |
| Constance Best | Cocktail Friend (uncredited) |
| Derek R. Brigham | Waiter (uncredited) |
| David Brownlow | Executive Extra (uncredited) |
| Breighana Campion | Business Person (uncredited) |
| Doug Cartwright | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Jason Davis | Businessman in Renzler (uncredited) |
| Nick Dent | Labortory Technician (uncredited) |
| Douglas Elia | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Jeff Hammond | Priozyme Scientist (uncredited) |
| Joseph James | Seth (uncredited) |
| Wilson Kaine | Extra (uncredited) |
| Andrew James Kushner | Rollerskater (uncredited) |
| John R. Lewis | Zymagen Employee (uncredited) |
| Joseph Marsh | Hospital Kid (uncredited) |
| Betty Moyer | Real Estate Agent (uncredited) |
| Katie Noname | Rollerskating / Carnival Kid (uncredited) |
| Dylan O’Harra | Young Scientist (uncredited) |
| Brooke Orrick-Arno | Carnival Kid (uncredited) |
| Belle Suzanne Raymond | Extra (uncredited) |
| John Rowe | Lab Scientist (uncredited) |
| Irina Ryan | Business Executive (uncredited) |
| Mark Stoecklein | Business Man (uncredited) |
| Suzanne Stoker | Zymagen Employee (uncredited) |
| Josh Turner | Street Walker (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie’s theme revolves around a family attempting to find a cure for rare genetic disorders.
- ‘Extraordinary Measures’ features a robust cast with Brendan Fraser as John Crowley, Harrison Ford as Dr. Stonehill, and Keri Russell as Aileen Crowley.
- The film received one award and garnered 73 user reviews and 125 critic reviews.
- Other standout performances were from Meredith Droeger as Megan Crowley, Diego Velazquez as Patrick Crowley, Sam M. Hall as John Crowley Jr, and Jared Harris as Dr. Kent Webber.
- Patrick Bauchau played the role of CEO Erich Loring, Alan Ruck was Pete Sutphen, and David Clennon starred as Dr. Renzler.
- The supporting cast includes Dee Wallace as Sal, Courtney B. Vance as Marcus Temple, Ayanna Berkshire as Wendy Temple, and P.J. Byrne as Dr. Preston.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 45.5132077
- Longitude: -122.6708591
- Place ID: ChIJL_LgQd8KlVQRRjLw2bAaiwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hawthorne Bridge, Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, OR 97214, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Manzanita, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 45.7184398
- Longitude: -123.9351354
- Place ID: ChIJlYSzXxq2lFQRV_as6HbIlJs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manzanita, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Fox Tower – 805 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 45.5185475
- Longitude: -122.6807829
- Place ID: ChIJtRuZJwUKlVQRJ0mNuVTmHoc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fox Tower, Portland, OR 97205, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 45.4192504
- Longitude: -122.6629863
- Place ID: ChIJDc2hbmlzlVQRDZiha8Xz-HQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lake Oswego, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
