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Director:
Michael Apted
Writers:
Denis Hamill (story) &
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Release Date:
16 January 1987 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
Guess who's playing doctor? more
Plot:
A man 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. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

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Richard Pryor ... Eddie Lenahan / Dr. Kevin Slattery

Rachel Ticotin ... Rachel Atwood

Rubén Blades ... Louis
Maria Cardinale

Joe Mantegna ... Arthur Chambers
Bob Dishy ... Dr. Foster
Sylvia Miles ... Nurse Maggie Lesser
Joe Dallesandro ... Stucky
Randall 'Tex' Cobb ... Box

Bob Saget ... Dr. Joffe

Joseph Ragno ... Palazzi

Jon Polito ... Kline
Garrett Morris ... Helicopter Junkie

Brian Tarantina ... Tommy Pinto

Jude Ciccolella ... Jack Kinney
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Runtime:
100 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Iceland:12 | Australia:M | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
High Point Regional Hospital - 601 N. Elm Street, High Point, North Carolina, USA
Company:
Paramount Pictures more

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Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Bob Saget/TLC (#20.19)" (1995) more
Soundtrack:
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12 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
rare Pryor Gem, 30 December 2005
9/10
Author: hot_yelland from Canada

A highly underrated film that is filled with Pryor's subtle brand of caustic humor.

If you have never seen this rent it tonight! Possibly Pryor's Citizen Kane.

Yes, I said it! This film may be slow in the script dept. but follow Pryor's every move and you will laugh your a$# off!! Garret Morris and Randall "Tex" Cobb are highlites to watch for. Bob Saget gets a nod for showing up.

Thanks Richard, you made us laugh, and did so admirably. You will not be missed, thanks to reruns and DVD's.

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