Something the Lord Made
A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2004 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | TV Movie, Drama |
| Director | Joseph Sargent |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.9/10 (296 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Joseph Sargent
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Alan Rickman
Dr. Alfred Blalock
Yasiin Bey
Vivien Thomas
Kyra Sedgwick
Mary Blalock
Gabrielle Union
Clara Thomas
Merritt Wever
Mrs. Saxon
Charles S. Dutton
William Thomas
Mary Stuart Masterson
Dr. Helen Taussig
Irene Ziegler
Francis Grebel
Luray Cooper
Charles Manlove
Cliff McMullen
Lodel Williams
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