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Something the Lord Made (2004)

A breakthrough that changed the face of medicine. A unique partnership that broke the rules.

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A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

Release Date
May 30, 2004
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
7.9/10 (305 votes)

Director: Joseph Sargent

Cast: Alan Rickman, Yasiin Bey, Kyra Sedgwick, Gabrielle Union, Merritt Wever, Charles S. Dutton, Mary Stuart Masterson, Irene Ziegler

Production: Nina Saxon Film Design, HBO Films
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Something the Lord Made

Something the Lord Made

A breakthrough that changed the face of medicine. A unique partnership that broke the rules.

A breakthrough that changed the face of medicine. A unique partnership that broke the rules.

7.9
110 min

A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/30/2004
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Cast

Alan Rickman

as Dr. Alfred Blalock

Yasiin Bey

as Vivien Thomas

Kyra Sedgwick

as Mary Blalock

Gabrielle Union

as Clara Thomas

Merritt Wever

as Mrs. Saxon

Charles S. Dutton

as William Thomas

Mary Stuart Masterson

as Dr. Helen Taussig

Irene Ziegler

as Francis Grebel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Something the Lord Made about?

A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

How long is Something the Lord Made?

1h 50m

When was Something the Lord Made released?

May 30, 2004

Who directed Something the Lord Made?

Joseph Sargent

Who stars in Something the Lord Made?

Alan Rickman, Yasiin Bey, Kyra Sedgwick

What genre is Something the Lord Made?

TV Movie, Drama

What is Something the Lord Made rated?

PG

Is Something the Lord Made available to stream?

Yes, on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel