Playing God (1997)
Joining this deadly underworld was easy. But getting out... deadly!
Stripped of his medical license after performing an operation while high on amphetamines, famed LA surgeon Dr Eugene Sands abandons his former life only to find himself crossing paths with Raymond Blossom, an infamous counterfeiter. Employed as a "gun-shot doctor" when Raymond's associates cannot risk visiting a hospital, Eugene is lured deep into the criminal world and becomes entangled with his boss's girlfriend.
Director: Andy Wilson
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: October 17, 1997
Cast
- David Duchovny - Dr. Eugene Sands
- Timothy Hutton - Raymond Blossom
- Angelina Jolie - Claire
- Michael Massee - Gage
- Stacey Travis - Nurse
- Bob Jennings - Dr. Clifford
- Peter Stormare - Vladimir
- John Hawkes - Flick
- Tracey Walter - Jim
- Andrew Tiernan - Cyril
Screenplay
- Mark Haskell Smith (Screenplay)
Music: Richard Hartley
Cinematography: Anthony B. Richmond
Editing: Louise Rubacky
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Pусский, Français, English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence
Keywords
fbi, drug addiction, gang war, surgeon, los angeles, california, drugs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Playing God about?
- Stripped of his medical license after performing an operation while high on amphetamines, famed LA surgeon Dr Eugene Sands abandons his former life only to find himself crossing paths with Raymond Blossom, an infamous counterfeiter. Employed as a "gun-shot doctor" when Raymond's associates cannot risk visiting a hospital, Eugene is lured deep into the criminal world and becomes entangled with his boss's girlfriend.
- Who directed Playing God?
- Playing God was directed by Andy Wilson.
- Who stars in Playing God?
- Playing God stars David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie, Michael Massee, Stacey Travis, Bob Jennings.
- How long is Playing God?
- Playing God has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Playing God?
- Playing God is a Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Playing God?
- Playing God had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Playing God gross?
- Playing God grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Playing God produced?
- Playing God was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Playing God?
- The themes of Playing God include: Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.