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Coma

  • 19781978
  • PGPG
  • 1h 53m
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Geneviève Bujold in Coma (1978)
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When a young female doctor notices an unnatural amount of comas occurring in her hospital she uncovers a horrible conspiracy.When a young female doctor notices an unnatural amount of comas occurring in her hospital she uncovers a horrible conspiracy.When a young female doctor notices an unnatural amount of comas occurring in her hospital she uncovers a horrible conspiracy.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
19K
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  • Director
    • Michael Crichton
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(screenplay)
    • Robin Cook(novel)
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Rip Torn
    • Geneviève Bujold
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Crichton
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(screenplay)
    • Robin Cook(novel)
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Rip Torn
    • Geneviève Bujold
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    • 123User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Michael Douglas, Michael Crichton, and Geneviève Bujold in Coma (1978)
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    Michael Crichton and Geneviève Bujold in Coma (1978)
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    "Coma" Michael Douglas, Genevieve Bujold 1978 MGM
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    Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    • Dr. Mark Bellowsas Dr. Mark Bellows
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Dr. Georgeas Dr. George
    Geneviève Bujold
    Geneviève Bujold
    • Dr. Susan Wheeleras Dr. Susan Wheeler
    Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley
    • Mrs. Emersonas Mrs. Emerson
    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Dr. Harrisas Dr. Harris
    Lois Chiles
    Lois Chiles
    • Nancy Greenlyas Nancy Greenly
    Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes
    • Dr. Morelindas Dr. Morelind
    • (as Harry Rhodes)
    Gary Barton
    • Computer Technicianas Computer Technician
    Frank Downing
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Richard Doyle
    Richard Doyle
    • Jimas Jim
    Alan Haufrect
    • Dr. Marcusas Dr. Marcus
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Vinceas Vince
    • (as Lance Le Gault)
    Michael MacRae
    Michael MacRae
    • Chief Residentas Chief Resident
    Betty McGuire
    Betty McGuire
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Sean Murphyas Sean Murphy
    Charles Siebert
    Charles Siebert
    • Dr. Goodmanas Dr. Goodman
    William Wintersole
    William Wintersole
    • Lab Technicianas Lab Technician
    Ernest Anderson
    • First Doctoras First Doctor
    • Director
      • Michael Crichton
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(screenplay)
      • Robin Cook(novel)
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    A young doctor at a hospital, Susan Wheeler (played by Geneviève Bujold), starts noticing a pattern of strange occurrences with patients. Healthy patients are suddenly developing complications and ending up in comas. She starts investigating and what she reveals is astonishing. —grantss
    conspiracyhospitalsurgerycomainvestigation79 more
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      • From the #1 Best Selling Suspense Thriller
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Two versions of all scenes of the coma patients in the coma clinic were filmed. One version had them semi-naked whilst the other, for television screenings, had them covered-up.
    • Goofs
      In the scene toward the end, where Dr. Susan Wheeler discovers Tom Selleck's body after it has been "harvested" it is Tom himself laying on the table. Later shots show that a dummy with a bad wig has been substituted for the actor.
    • Quotes

      Dr. George A. Harris: Our society faces momentous decisions. Decisions about the right to die. About abortion. About terminal illness, prolonged coma, transplantation. Decisions about life and death. But society isn't deciding. Congress isn't deciding. The courts aren't deciding. Religion isn't deciding. Why? Because society is leaving it up to us, the experts. The doctors.

      Dr. Susan Wheeler: You're crazy.

      Dr. George A. Harris: Americans spend $125 billion a year on health. More than defense. Because Americans believe in medical care. These great hospital complexes are the cathedrals of our age. Billions of dollars, thousands of beds. A whole nation of sick people turning to us for help.

      Dr. Susan Wheeler: You, you ought to see somebody.

      Dr. George A. Harris: They're children, Sue. They trust us. We can't tell them everything. Our job is to make things easier for them. I'm sure you agree.

      Dr. Susan Wheeler: You're killing people.

      Dr. George A. Harris: We must always take the long view. Not of the individual, but of society as a whole. Because medicine is now a great social force. The individual is too small.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Hospital (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Sunday's Moon
      (uncredited)
      Music by Jerry Goldsmith
      Lyrics by Carol Heather Goldsmith

    User reviews123

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    A very nice picture, don't miss this one!
    A forgotten classic from the late 70s? Yes, I just discovered the picture and enjoyed my 2 hours in company of Geneviève Bujold.

    The film is set in a Hospital which feels and looks just like the real one, what verisimilitude! There's something strange going on, but is she just imagining it or is there a real conspiracy? There are some stunning examples of locations, the Jefferson institute is amazing, I felt so freaked out by it.

    Geneviève Bujold gives an excellent performance, really liked her, she had a lot of warmth, really felt for her and she kept her feminity throughout. Michael Douglas is good, but not great. I think the director could've added much more to his character.

    The direction is pretty suspenseful, very slick and framed very well.

    The screenplay isn't bad at all, any problems should've been rectified on set.

    The film was framed at 1.66:1

    A nice suspenseful picture, deserves more recognition.
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    • darth_sidious
    • Dec 22, 2000

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 6, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кома
    • Filming locations
      • Boston City Hospital - 818 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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