Critical Condition (1987)

A comedy of epidemic proportions.

Critical Condition (1987) poster

Eddie is a con artist. When he's framed and comes before a judge, he hopes to get off the hook by claiming insanity—but instead ends up in a hospital for a mental assessment. That night, a storm causes a power failure and, in the ensuing chaos, Eddie is mistaken for a doctor and suddenly finds himself in charge of the hospital.

Director: Michael Apted
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alan Silvestri
Cinematography: Ralf D. Bode
Editing: Robert K. Lambert
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $14M
Original Language: en

Keywords

hurricane, con artist

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Critical Condition about?
Eddie is a con artist. When he's framed and comes before a judge, he hopes to get off the hook by claiming insanity—but instead ends up in a hospital for a mental assessment. That night, a storm causes a power failure and, in the ensuing chaos, Eddie is mistaken for a doctor and suddenly finds himself in charge of the hospital.
Who directed Critical Condition?
Critical Condition was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Critical Condition?
Critical Condition stars Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Maria Cardinale, Joe Mantegna, Bob Dishy.
How long is Critical Condition?
Critical Condition has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Critical Condition?
Critical Condition is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of Critical Condition?
Critical Condition had a budget of $14M.
Where was Critical Condition produced?
Critical Condition was produced in United States of America.