Desperate Measures

A widowed San Francisco police officer whose love for his leukemia-stricken son drives him to take extraordinary risks. His break-in to the FBI sets off a dangerous chain of events that pits fatherly determination against institutional constraints.

A sociopathic inmate with a genius-level intellect who uses manipulation and threats to escape and turn events to his advantage. His control-seeking maneuvers make him a formidable, unpredictable antagonist.

A pragmatic police captain coordinating the crackdown on McCabe while navigating the ethical and practical challenges of the operation. He balances authority with concern for the people involved.

Matt and his health are at the center of a tense medical decision-making process. Dr. Hawkins blends compassion with medical ethics, striving to protect the patient while confronting the dangers of the hostage crisis.

Matt is a leukemia-stricken boy whose life becomes the central mission of his father. His illness and fragile condition drive the urgency of the transplant and heighten the stakes for every decision. Although young, his presence shapes the moral choices of the adults around him.

An inmate who provides a counteracting drug that McCabe later uses to slip his restraints, underscoring how desperation can create dangerous alliances. His small role reveals how even prisoners can influence the outcome of a life-or-death crisis.

Dr. Gosha is one of the hospital physicians involved in the transplant ordeal, representing the medical team under extreme pressure. He contributes to the procedural stakes and medical decision-making during the crisis.