Lorenzo's Oil

Plot Summary

Augusto and Michaela Odone are dealt a cruel blow by fate when their five-year-old son Lorenzo is diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease. But the Odones' persistence and faith leads to an unorthodox cure which saves their boy and re-writes medical history.

Top Cast

Nick Nolte Augusto Odone

Susan Sarandon Michaela Odone

Peter Ustinov Professor Nikolais

Ann Hearn Loretta Muscatine

Maduka Steady Omuori