John Q (2002) Thriller Drama Crime
John Q (2002) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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John Q Plot Synopsis:
John Quincy Archibald's son Michael collapses while playing baseball as a result of heart failure. John rushes Michael to a hospital emergency room where he is informed that Michael's only hope is a transplant. Unfortunately, John's insurance won't cover his son's transplant. Out of options, John Q. takes the emergency room staff and patients hostage until hospital doctors agree to do the transplant.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won"t cover his son"s heart transplant.
Tagline: Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.
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John Q Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2002 (more 2002 movies)
Box Office: $71,756,802
Awards: 2
Nominations: 8
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / John Q Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 15, 2002
Writers: James Kearns
Producers: Mark Burg, Howard Burkons, Dale De La Torre, Michael De Luca, Mathew Hart, Avram 'Butch' Kaplan, James Kearns, Oren Koules, Richard Saperstein, Hillary Sherman
Editors: Dede Allen
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John Q (2002) Cast (Click to Expand)
John Q Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriela Oltean | ... | Beautiful BMW Driver |
| Denzel Washington | ... | John Quincy Archibald |
| Kimberly Elise | ... | Denise Archibald |
| Ron Annabelle | ... | Tow Truck Driver |
| Daniel E. Smith | ... | Michael ''Mike'' Archibald |
| David Thornton | ... | Jimmy Palumbo |
| Barry G. King | ... | Employee Manager |
| Laura Harring | ... | Gina Palumbo (as Laura Elena Harring) |
| Kevin Connolly | ... | Steve Maguire |
| Larissa Laskin | ... | Dr. Ellen Klein |
| Vanessa Branch | ... | Registered Nurse |
| Stephanie Moore | ... | Admitting Nurse |
| James Finnerty | ... | Nurse Reggie |
| Anne Heche | ... | Rebecca Payne |
| James Woods | ... | Dr. Raymond Turner |
| Michael Jaye | ... | Insurance Rep |
| Yanna McIntosh | ... | State Employee |
| Linda Massad | ... | Social Services Rep |
| Lester Mathews | ... | Human Services Rep |
| Noam Jenkins | ... | Medicaid Official |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Gabriela Oltean – Beautiful BMW Driver
- Denzel Washington (b. December 28, 1954) – John Quincy Archibald
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Kimberly Elise (b. April 17, 1967) – Denise Archibald
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Kimberly Elise Oldham | Kim Trammel - Ron Annabelle – Tow Truck Driver
Also known as: Ron Annabel | Ronald Annabelle - Daniel E. Smith – Michael ''Mike'' Archibald
- David Thornton (b. June 12, 1953) – Jimmy Palumbo
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: David Thorton - Barry G. King – Employee Manager
- Laura Harring (b. March 3, 1964) – Gina Palumbo (as Laura Elena Harring)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Miss USA 1985 | Laura Elana Harring | Laura Elena Harring | Laura Martinez Harring | Laura M. Herring | Laura Martinez Herring | Laura Herring - Kevin Connolly – Steve Maguire
- Larissa Laskin – Dr. Ellen Klein
- Vanessa Branch (b. March 21, 1973) – Registered Nurse
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Stephanie Moore (b. July 14, 1970) – Admitting Nurse
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Stephanie N. Moore - James Finnerty – Nurse Reggie
Also known as: Jim Finnerty - Anne Heche (b. May 25, 1969) – Rebecca Payne
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - James Woods (b. April 18, 1947) – Dr. Raymond Turner
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
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