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Extreme Measures

Thriller. When an idealistic doctor (Hugh Grant) uncovers a world of illegal medical experiments, his investigation leads to a neurologist renowned for his groundbreaking research.

Dark thriller about an idealistic young doctor who uncovers a sinister world of illegal medical experiments. When a body goes missing from the hospital where he works, the doctor starts to make enquiries and, undeterred by harassment from his superiors, he pursues his investigation. The trail leads him to a neurologist whose groundbreaking research may mean a breakthrough for victims of spinal injury. However, Guy's interest in the case stirs up forces behind-the-scenes at the hospital that place him in grave danger.

1 hour, 54 minutes

Last on

Tue 21 Aug 201200:15

Credits

RoleContributor
Guy LuthanHugh Grant
DirectorMichael Apted
Lawrence MyrickGene Hackman
Jodie TranmelSarah Jessica Parker
FBI Agent Frank HareDavid Morse
Det. Bob BurkeBill Nunn
BobbyJohn Toles-Bey
Dr Jeffrey MankoPaul Guilfoyle
Dr Judith GruszynskiDebra Monk
Claude MinkinsShaun Austin-Olsen
Teddy DolsenAndre DeShields
Dr MingusJ.K. Simmons
HelenDiana Zimmer
Det. StonePeter Appel
ProducerElizabeth Hurley
WriterTony Gilroy
Director of photographyJohn Bailey
ComposerDanny Elfman

Broadcasts

  • Fri 11 Jun 201023:45
  • Wed 22 Jun 201123:15
  • Wed 22 Jun 201123:45
  • Mon 20 Aug 201223:45
  • Tue 21 Aug 201200:15