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Coma

  • 1978
  • PG
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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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.

  • Director
    • Michael Crichton
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton
    • Robin Cook
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Rip Torn
    • Geneviève Bujold
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Crichton
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton
      • Robin Cook
    • Stars
      • Michael Douglas
      • Rip Torn
      • Geneviève Bujold
    • 126User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • 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 Bellows
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Dr. George
    Geneviève Bujold
    Geneviève Bujold
    • Dr. Susan Wheeler
    • (as Genevieve Bujold)
    Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley
    • Mrs. Emerson
    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Dr. Harris
    Lois Chiles
    Lois Chiles
    • Nancy Greenly
    Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes
    • Dr. Morelind
    • (as Harry Rhodes)
    Gary Barton
    • Computer Technician
    Frank Downing
    • Kelly
    Richard Doyle
    Richard Doyle
    • Jim
    Alan Haufrect
    • Dr. Marcus
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Vince
    • (as Lance Le Gault)
    Michael MacRae
    Michael MacRae
    • Chief Resident
    Betty McGuire
    Betty McGuire
    • Nurse
    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Sean Murphy
    Charles Siebert
    Charles Siebert
    • Dr. Goodman
    William Wintersole
    William Wintersole
    • Lab Technician
    Ernest Anderson
    • First Doctor
    • Director
      • Michael Crichton
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(screenplay)
      • Robin Cook(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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
      Dark haired stuntman falling down the stepped aisle of the lecture theatre, in place of fair haired villain.
    • 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 reviews126

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    Wow! Shockingly good for late 70's thriller cinema!!
    Man, I had no idea what a good time I was in for with this one. Chrichton, a young Douglas, Tom Selleck in a minor (but important!) role, and I believe that's a very young Ed Harris playing a morgue attendant/medical examiner. His line about his wife is one of the funniest in the film. But seriously, this is very good and very overlooked. Tight construction, buildup, excellent characterization, swift and unpredicatble plot turns and visually striking scenes. I don't know how they created the "Institute's" main "storage facility". If you think about the actors involved in that one, you have to be impressed. And as another comment points out, the chase scene that ends in the freezer room is excellent; creepy and visceral. The killer , who is really just a hit man for whoever is behind 'the conspiracy' is suitably athletic, anonymous, and menacing. His sole line : "They told me to make it look like an accident" is extremely scary and effective - when coupled with his actions during the maintenance man scene. Good writing, Michael. Ane the suspense during the finale, well they just don't make'em like this anymore. Very enjoyable.
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    • thefountainmenace
    • Sep 12, 2001

    FAQ5

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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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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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