Critical Care
"At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out."
Originally released in 1997. Critical Care is a comedy/drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet.
Starring James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, and Helen Mirren
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (41 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$271K
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
James Spader
as Dr. Werner Ernst
Kyra Sedgwick
as Felicia E. Potter
Helen Mirren
as Stella
Albert Brooks
as Dr. Butz
Anne Bancroft
as Nun
Wallace Shawn
as Furnaceman
Jeffrey Wright
as Rafael ("Bed Two")
Margo Martindale
as Constance 'Connie' Potter
Philip Bosco
as Dr. Hofstader
Edward Herrmann
as Robert Payne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $271,000
Production Companies
- Mediaworks
- ASQA Film Partnership
- Live Entertainment
- Village Roadshow
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...
Who directed Critical Care?
Critical Care was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is Critical Care?
Critical Care has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Critical Care released?
Critical Care was released on October 31, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Critical Care?
The main cast of Critical Care includes James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, Helen Mirren, Albert Brooks, Anne Bancroft.