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Critical Condition (1987)

R 100 min  -  Comedy  -   16 January 1987 (USA)
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Con man Kevin Lennihan framed in a jewel smuggling tries for an insanity plea and is sent to a hospital for review where he is confused for another doctor and takes over the hospital when a major storm hits.

Director:

Michael Apted

Writers:

Denis Hamill (story), John Hamill (story), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin and Rubén Blades
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Pryor ...
Rachel Ticotin ...
Rubén Blades ...
Maria Cardinale Maria Cardinale
Joe Mantegna ...
Arthur Chambers
Bob Dishy ...
Dr. Foster
Sylvia Miles ...
Nurse Maggie Lesser
Joe Dallesandro ...
Stucky
Randall 'Tex' Cobb ...
Box
Bob Saget ...
Joseph Ragno Joseph Ragno ...
Palazzi
Jon Polito ...
Kline
Garrett Morris ...
Helicopter Junkie
Brian Tarantina Brian Tarantina ...
Tommy Pinto
Jude Ciccolella ...
Jack Kinney
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Storyline

Kevin Lennihan is a con artist. But this time he's framed and comes before a judge. By claiming insanity, he hopes to get off the hook. He manages to end up in a hospital on Governor's Island, off the coast of New York for a mental examination. That night, a storm breaks out over the area, and the electricity to the hospital is broken. In the ensuing chaos that follows, Kevin is taken for a doctor, Eddie Slattery. Suddenly, he is in charge of a whole hospital! Written by Mattias Thuresson <mattias.thuresson@mbox300.swipnet.se>  

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Hospital | Brooklyn Bridge | New York City | Escape | World Trade Center Manhattan New York City  | See more »

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A comedy of epidemic proportions. See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Alkalom szüli az orvost See more »

Filming Locations:

High Point Regional Hospital - 601 N. Elm Street, High Point, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$20,240,502 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Connections

References Shanghai Surprise (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"PARTY ALL THE TIME"
Written by Rick James See more »