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Desperate Measures (1998) is a action, drama, thriller, and crime film directed by Barbet Schroeder. It stars Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, and Brian Cox. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 328 votes.

Michael Keaton
Peter McCabe

Andy Garcia
Frank Conner

Brian Cox
Captain Jeremiah Cassidy

Marcia Gay Harden
Dr. Samantha Hawkins

Erik King
Nate Oliver

Efrain Figueroa
Vargas

Joseph Cross
Matthew Conner

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Desperate Measures stars Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox, and Marcia Gay Harden, and was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Desperate Measures has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Desperate Measures was released in 1998.
Desperate Measures is a action, drama, thriller, and crime film.
Desperate Measures holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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