Lorenzo's Oil

Lorenzo's Oil is a 1992 drama film directed by George Miller. It is based on the true story of Augusto and Michaela Odone, two parents in a relentless search for a cure for their son Lorenzo's adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). The film was nominated for two Academy Awards. It was filmed primarily in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Failing to find a doctor capable of treating their young son Lorenzo's rare disease, Augusto and Michaela Odone sought their own... More

Initial release date:

  • Dec 30, 1992

Directed by:

Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 9 min

Also known as:

  • Lorenzo's Oil,
  • L'olio di Lorenzo,
  • Lorenzo,
  • Olej Lorenza,
  • O Óleo de Lorenzo,
  • Lorenzo olaja,
  • Acto de Amor,
  • Lorenzon öljy,
  • Lorenzos Öl,
  • El aceite de la vida,
  • L'huile de Lorenzo,
  • Un milagro para,
  • Lorenzos olja

Film

Directed by

George Miller

George Miller (born 3 March 1945) is an Australian film director, screenwriter, producer, and former medical doctor. He is most well known for his cult Mad Max trilogy, but has been involved in a wide range of projects, including the Oscar-winning Happy Feet and Babe film series. Miller is the...

Tagline:

  • Some people make their own miracles.

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1992
  • Apr 6, 2004
  • Jan 15, 1993
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Production design by:

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Runtime:

  • 2 h 9 min
  • 2 h 16 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 30,000,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 1,541
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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