Medicine Man (1992)
He turned his back on civilization. Only to discover he had the power to save it.
An eccentric scientist in the Amazon jungle rejects his research assistant for being a woman, but as bulldozers threaten their work on a potential cancer cure, they learn to collaborate and begin to fall in love.
Director: John McTiernan
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: February 7, 1992
Cast
- Sean Connery - Dr. Robert Campbell
- Lorraine Bracco - Dr. Rae Crane
- José Wilker - Dr. Miguel Ornega
- Rodolfo De Alexandre - Tanaki
- Francisco Tsiren Tsere Rereme - Jahausa
- Elias Monteiro Da Silva - Palala
- Edinei Maria Serrio Dos Santos - Kalana
- Bec-Kana-Re Dos Santos Kaiapo - Imana
- Angelo Barra Moreira - Medicine Man
- José Lavat - Government Man
Screenplay
- Sally Robinson (Screenplay)
- Tom Schulman (Screenplay)
- Tom Schulman (Story)
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Donald McAlpine
Editing: Michael R. Miller
Production: Cinergi Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $46M
Original Language: en
Themes
Exploration in Uncharted Jungles, Rainforest Ecosystem and Richness, Rainforest Biodiversity and Jungle Life, Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
research, ant, medicine, pharmaceutical industry, amazon rainforest, cancer, jungle, doctor, falling in love, medical research, opposites attract, cure, rainforest, ancient medicine
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Medicine Man about?
- An eccentric scientist in the Amazon jungle rejects his research assistant for being a woman, but as bulldozers threaten their work on a potential cancer cure, they learn to collaborate and begin to fall in love.
- Who directed Medicine Man?
- Medicine Man was directed by John McTiernan.
- Who stars in Medicine Man?
- Medicine Man stars Sean Connery, Lorraine Bracco, José Wilker, Rodolfo De Alexandre, Francisco Tsiren Tsere Rereme, Elias Monteiro Da Silva.
- How long is Medicine Man?
- Medicine Man has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Medicine Man?
- Medicine Man is a Adventure, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Medicine Man?
- Medicine Man had a budget of $40M.
- How much did Medicine Man gross?
- Medicine Man grossed $46M worldwide.
- Where was Medicine Man produced?
- Medicine Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Medicine Man?
- The themes of Medicine Man include: Exploration in Uncharted Jungles, Rainforest Ecosystem and Richness, Rainforest Biodiversity and Jungle Life, Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.