Desperate Measures (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, Desperate Measures is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 100 minutes. “Desperate times call for. . .” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Um das Leben seines zehnjährigen Sohnes zu retten, der dringend eine Knochenmarkspende benötigt, macht ein Chicagoer Polizist in der Datenbank des FBI einen potentiellen Spender ausfindig. Dieser ist ein verurteilter Massenmörder. Er willigt nur ein, um die Verlegung in ein Hospital zur Flucht zu benutzen. Dort geht dieser mit äußerster Brutalität vor, und der Polizist gerät in die widersprüchliche Situation, den Killer verfolgen und gleichzeitig vor dem tödlichen Zugriff seiner Kollegen retten.
Who’s in it. Desperate Measures stars Michael Keaton as Peter McCabe, Andy Garcia as Frank Conner, Brian Cox as Captain Jeremiah Cassidy and Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Samantha Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Desperate Measures has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Measures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Measures tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Desperate Measures (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desperate Measures change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desperate Measures worth watching?
- Desperate Measures holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperate Measures?
- Desperate Measures stars Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox, Marcia Gay Harden and Erik King.
- When was Desperate Measures released?
- Desperate Measures was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.