Critical Care
“At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.”
1997•R•1h 47m•6.3•Released
ComedyDrama
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
Writer
Steven Schwartz
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Mediaworks
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
Colm Feore
Richard Wilson
James Lally
Poindexter
Bruno Dressler
Joseph F. Potter
Al Waxman
Sheldon Hatchett
Harvey Atkin
Judge Fatale
Production
Company
Mediaworks
Company
ASQA Film Partnership
Company
Live Entertainment
Company
Village Roadshow
Producer
Sidney Lumet
Producer
Steven Schwartz
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