Desperate Measures

Engelske undersættelser Desperate Measures (1998)

Desperate times call for. . .

Action Drama Thriller Crime
6.0 / 10

San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.

Runtime 100 min
Language EN
Country United States of America
Director Barbet Schroeder
Budget $50M
Box Office $14M
Handling

En actionfyldt film med spændende scener og intense øjeblikke.

6 English subtitles available
Release Source Downloads Flags Download
Desperate.Measures[1998]DvDrip[Eng][Multi-Sub]-Vex opensubtitles 5,999 .SRT
Desperate.Measures.1998.WEBRip.x264-RARBG opensubtitles 3,550 CC .SRT
Desperate.Measures.1998.1080p.WEBRip.AAC2.0.x264-CLZ opensubtitles 1,638 .SRT
Desperate Measures (1998) opensubtitles 1,508 .SRT
Desperate.Measures.1998.WEBRip.x264-RARBG opensubtitles 902 .SRT
Desperate.Measures.1998.1080p.WEBRip.AAC2.0.x264-CLZ opensubtitles 828 CC .SRT

Desperate Measures — Cast & Crew

Directed by: Barbet Schroeder

Michael Keaton Peter McCabe
Andy Garcia Frank Conner
Brian Cox Captain Jeremiah Cassidy
Marcia Gay Harden Dr. Samantha Hawkins
Erik King Nate Oliver
Efrain Figueroa Vargas
Joseph Cross Matthew Conner
Janel Moloney Sarah Davis
Richard Riehle Ed Fayne
Tracey Walter Medical Inmate

Languages Spoken in Desperate Measures (1998)

Desperate Measures features dialogue in English, Spanish. With multiple languages spoken throughout the movie, having reliable English subtitles ensures you can follow every scene regardless of the language being spoken on screen. Multi-language movies often switch between languages without warning, making subtitles essential for a complete viewing experience.

Download English Subtitles for Desperate Measures (1998)

This page lists all available English subtitle files for the movie Desperate Measures (1998) in .SRT format. We currently have 6 subtitle versions sourced from opensubtitles. Each version corresponds to a different video release, so you can find the subtitle that synchronises perfectly with your file.

The most popular subtitle for Desperate Measures has been downloaded 5,999 times, which is a strong indicator of quality and timing accuracy.

Some versions include closed captions (CC) that describe sound effects, music cues, and speaker identification — ideal for hearing-impaired viewers or anyone who wants the fullest experience.

About Desperate Measures (1998)

San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.

  • Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
  • Release year: 1998
  • TMDB rating: 6.0 / 10
  • Type: Movie
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Director: Barbet Schroeder
  • Spoken languages: English, Spanish
  • Country: United States of America
  • IMDB ID: tt0118966

Desperate Measures is an action movie released in 1998. Having accurate English subtitles is especially important for action titles, where fast-paced dialogue and intense scenes can make spoken lines difficult to catch.

Trivia & Fun Facts about Desperate Measures (1998)

  • The production budget for Desperate Measures was approximately $50 million.
  • Desperate Measures earned approximately $14 million at the worldwide box office.
  • Produced by Mandalay Entertainment.
  • The movie features dialogue in 2 different languages: English, Spanish.
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How to Add English Subtitles to Desperate Measures

  1. Find your release version – Check the filename of your Desperate Measures video file. It usually contains the source (BluRay, WEB-DL, HDTV) and release group name.
  2. Download the matching .SRT – In the table above, locate the subtitle whose release name matches your video and click the download button.
  3. Rename the subtitle file – Rename the downloaded .SRT file so it has the exact same name as your video file (e.g. desperate-measures.srt).
  4. Place both files together – Move the .SRT into the same folder as the video.
  5. Open in your media player – Launch the video in VLC, Kodi, Plex, MPC-HC, PotPlayer, or Infuse. The subtitles will load automatically.

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  • Plex – Name the .SRT file identically to the video and place it in the same directory. Plex detects it and offers it as a selectable subtitle track.
  • MPC-HC / MPC-BE – Lightweight Windows players with excellent subtitle rendering. Supports .SRT auto-loading and manual delay adjustments.
  • Infuse (Apple TV / iOS) – Automatically picks up .SRT files stored alongside your videos on network shares or cloud storage.

Frequently Asked Questions about Desperate Measures (1998) Subtitles

Where can I download English subtitles for Desperate Measures?

You can download free English subtitles for Desperate Measures (1998) right here on engelskeundersaettelser.com. We have 6 subtitle versions available from sources like opensubtitles. Simply choose the version that matches your video release and click the download button.

Are the Desperate Measures subtitles free to download?

Yes, absolutely. Every English subtitle for Desperate Measures on our website is 100% free. There is no registration, no subscription, and no hidden fees.

Which Desperate Measures subtitle file should I choose?

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The Desperate Measures subtitles are out of sync with my video. How do I fix it?

Subtitle timing issues usually occur when the subtitle was created for a different video release. Try these solutions:

  • Download a different subtitle version from the table above that matches your specific release
  • Adjust the subtitle delay in your player: in VLC, press G (delay) or H (advance) to shift subtitles by 50ms per press
  • Use free tools like Subtitle Edit or SubSync to automatically re-synchronise the .SRT file to your video

Are there closed captions (CC) for Desperate Measures?

Yes. Some of the subtitle versions for Desperate Measures (1998) include closed captions, marked with the CC tag in the table. These subtitles contain additional descriptions of sound effects, background music, and speaker identification.

Can I use these subtitles on my smart TV?

Yes. Download the .SRT file and save it on a USB drive or network-attached storage in the same folder as your Desperate Measures video file. Rename the .SRT to match the video filename exactly. Most smart TVs will detect and display the subtitles automatically.

What is the .SRT subtitle format?

SRT (SubRip Text) is the most widely used subtitle format in the world. It is a simple text file containing numbered entries with timestamps and dialogue text. The .SRT format is supported by virtually every media player, smart TV, streaming device, and video editing tool.