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Hospital

February 2, 1970 1h 24m 6.6/10 (24 votes)

Originally released in 1970. Hospital is a documentary film. directed by Frederick Wiseman. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Daily activities of the Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, with emphasis on the emergency ward and outpatient clinics. The cases depicted illustrate how medical expertise, availability of resources, organizational considerations and the nature of communication among the staff and patients affect the delivery of health care.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 2, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (24 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Osti Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hospital about?

Daily activities of the Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, with emphasis on the emergency ward and outpatient clinics. The cases depicted illustrate how medical expertise, availability of reso...

Who directed Hospital?

Hospital was directed by Frederick Wiseman.

How long is Hospital?

Hospital has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Hospital released?

Hospital was released on February 2, 1970 in theaters.