Something the Lord Made

Name: Something the Lord Made
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 2004
Rating: 83.61
Cast: Alan Rickman, Yasiin Bey, Kyra Sedgwick, Gabrielle Union, Merritt Wever

2004·Movie

1h 50min

Ratings

83/100

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8.1

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About

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

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

DNA

Genres: Biographical Drama Medical Drama
Mood: HopefulHeartwarmingInspiringEmpoweringEmotional
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
The Human ConditionLove Conquers AllOvercoming PrejudiceFriendshipSocial Inequality
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Personal GrowthUnlikely PartnershipHistorical ContextMedical EthicsOvercoming ObstaclesMentorshipInspirational MessageMedical Breakthrough
Pacing: LeisurelyGradual Build
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeMultiple PerspectivesFlashbacks
Dialog: Witty BanterPhilosophical DiscussionsPoetic Language
Character Types: MentorCaregiverHero
Humor: Situational ComedyLight-Hearted Humor
Time: 1950s1940s
Place: Urban CityscapeHospital Setting
Cinematic Style: Vibrant Color PaletteDocumentary StyleLong Takes
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesHospital Sets

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Joseph Sargent, Donald M. Morgan

Written by:

Peter Silverman, Robert Caswell

Composed by:

Christopher Young

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

James Lewis

Medical Intern

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