Critical Care (1997)
At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.
Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who insists that he only care for patients with full insurance. Can Werner sidestep the hospital's legal team and do what's best for the patient?
Director: Sidney Lumet
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 31, 1997
Cast
- James Spader - Dr. Werner Ernst
- Kyra Sedgwick - Felicia E. Potter
- Helen Mirren - Stella
- Albert Brooks - Dr. Butz
- Anne Bancroft - Nun
- Wallace Shawn - Furnaceman
- Jeffrey Wright - Rafael ("Bed Two")
- Margo Martindale - Constance 'Connie' Potter
- Philip Bosco - Dr. Hofstader
- Edward Herrmann - Robert Payne
Screenplay
- Richard Dooling (Novel)
- Steven Schwartz (Screenplay)
Cinematography: David Watkin
Editing: Tom Swartwout
Production: Mediaworks, ASQA Film Partnership, Live Entertainment, Village Roadshow
Country: United States of America, Australia
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $271,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
nun, satire, hospital, half sister
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Critical Care about?
- Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who insists that he only care for patients with full insurance. Can Werner sidestep the hospital's legal team and do what's best for the patient?
- Who directed Critical Care?
- Critical Care was directed by Sidney Lumet.
- Who stars in Critical Care?
- Critical Care stars James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren, Albert Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Wallace Shawn.
- How long is Critical Care?
- Critical Care has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Critical Care?
- Critical Care is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Critical Care?
- Critical Care had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Critical Care gross?
- Critical Care grossed $271,000 worldwide.
- Where was Critical Care produced?
- Critical Care was produced in United States of America, Australia.
- What are the themes of Critical Care?
- The themes of Critical Care include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof.