Lorenzo’s Oil is a 1992 movie about a 5-year-old boy named Lorenzo Odone from Virginia, who develops a rare nerve disease. His parents, played by Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon, decide to research and find a cure for their son’s illness themselves. This article gives details about the filming locations and dates of this movie, as well as some interesting trivia and facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for Lorenzo’s Oil took place in several locations. It was shot at the Carnegie Mellon University, located at 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. More scenes were filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The Washington Dulles International Airport at 45020 Aviation Drive, Sterling, Virginia, USA also served as a location. And, some parts were filmed in Rome, Italy. The filming began on September 9, 1991, and ended in February of 1992.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mary Wakio | Comorian Teacher |
| Don Suddaby | Don Suddaby |
| Colin Ward | Jake Gimble |
| 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 |
| Paul Lazar | Professor Duncan |
| Laura Linney | Young Teacher |
| Helena Ruoti | Judalon’s Nurse |
| Luis Ruiz | Judalon’s Resident |
| Joyce Reehling | Columnist |
| Barbara Poitier | Nikolais’ Secretary |
| Mary Schmidt Campbell | Principal |
| Michael O’Neill | School Psychologist |
| William Thunhurst Jr. | Ear Specialist |
| Ann McDonough | Dietician |
| Lianne Kressin | Smiling Nurse |
| Nicolas Petrov | World Bank Executive |
| Richard Cordery | Suddaby’s Senior Manager |
| Angus Barnett | Suddaby’s Junior Manager |
| Keiko McDonald | Japanese Translator |
| Vladimir Padunov | Russian Translator |
| David McFadden | Father Killian |
| Carmen Piccini | Cristina Odone |
| Aaron Jackson | Francesco Odone |
| Neri Kyle Tannenbaum | Female Lab Voice (voice) |
| Brad Einhorn | Male Lab Voice (voice) |
| Noah Banks | Lorenzo Odone |
| Michael Haider | Lorenzo Odone |
| Billy Amman | Lorenzo Odone |
| Cristin Woodworth | Lorenzo Odone |
| Zack O’Malley Greenburg | Lorenzo Odone |
| Sandy Gore | Murphy Family |
| Nora Dunfee | Murphy Family |
| Rocco Sisto | Murphy Family |
| Amelia Campbell | Murphy Family |
| April Merscher | Murphy Family |
| Keith Reddin | Murphy Family |
| Eliot Brinton | Symposium Doctor |
| James Merrill | Symposium Doctor |
| Ayub Ommaya | Symposium Doctor |
| Marie Nugent-Head | Symposium Doctor |
| Ryonosuke Shiono | Symposium Doctor |
| Zahra Ilkanipour | Symposium Doctor |
| Nancy Chesney | Conference Parent |
| Nora Gerard | Conference Parent |
| John Mowod | Conference Parent |
| David Doepken | Conference Parent |
| Susan Chapek | Conference Parent |
| Kathryn Aronson | Conference Parent |
| Shirley Tannenbaum | Conference Parent |
| Lamont Arnold | Conference Parent |
| Charles R. Altman | Conference Parent |
| Julie Marie Remele | Conference Parent |
| Annie Loeffler | Conference Parent |
| Berta Van Zuiden | Conference Parent |
| Lisa Montgomery | Conference Parent |
| Raina Clifford | Special Child |
| Nicholas Wiese | Special Child |
| Todd Bella | Special Child |
| Tia Delaney | Special Child |
| Rachel Jones | Special Child |
| Lamar Olivis | Special Child |
| Matthew Pyeritz | Special Child |
| Ryan Thomas | Special Child |
| Daniel W. D’Arcy | Special Child |
| Connie Cranden | Special Child |
| Justin Isfeld | Special Child |
| C. Alex Roberts | Special Child |
| Jeremy Beyer | Special Child |
| Mack Hegyes | Special Child |
| Christine Merriman | Special Child |
| Eric Kunkle | Special Child |
| James W. Anderson III | Parent at Conference (uncredited) |
| Jean Ann Boshoven | Bank Executive’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Martin Dansky | Doctor at Dinner Table (uncredited) |
| Jarrett Lennon | Lorenzo Odone (uncredited) (voice) |
| Gina Priano | Symposium Doctor (uncredited) |
| Kiran Rao | Symposium Doctor (uncredited) |
| Linda Weaver | Wheelchair Helper (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by George Miller who also co-wrote the script with Nick Enright.
- Lorenzo’s Oil features several stars, including Susan Sarandon as Michaela Odone and Nick Nolte as Augusto Odone, along with Peter Ustinov and others.
- The film was nominated for two Oscars and received six other nominations.
- The movie, released in Canada on January 29, 1993, runs for 2 hours and 9 minutes and falls under the genres of biography and drama.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Carnegie Mellon University – 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.4432027
- Longitude: -79.9428499
- Place ID: ChIJn5pnWB_yNIgR9NrEH0ZrcYg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.44062479999999
- Longitude: -79.9958864
- Place ID: ChIJA4UGSG_xNIgRNBuiWqEV-Y0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Washington Dulles International Airport – 45020 Aviation Drive, Sterling, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 38.9580595
- Longitude: -77.44636620000001
- Place ID: ChIJK2Uy6GlHtokR-MRnvKQ3BbA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 45020 Aviation Dr, Sterling, VA 20166, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rome, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8967068
- Longitude: 12.4822025
- Place ID: ChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
