Critical Care

Movie

1997

1h 47m

English

Comedy, Drama

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6.1

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Free on Tubi TV

Critical Care

Movie

1997

1h 47m

English

Comedy, Drama

Free on Tubi TV

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?

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Cast

Dr. Werner Ernst

Felicia E. Potter

Stella

Dr. Butz

Nun

Furnaceman

Rafael ("Bed Two")

Constance 'Connie' Potter

Dr. Hofstader

Robert Payne

Richard Wilson

Poindexter

Joseph F. Potter

Sheldon Hatchett

Judge Fatale

Hansen

Mrs. Steckler

E.R. Nurse

Directed By: Sidney Lumet

Written By: Steven Schwartz (Screenplay), Richard Dooling (Novel)

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pipeinformatico says...

6 years ago

****Terrific film lampooning today's medical/legal maze**** This film should be required viewing for all physicians, insurance execs and lawyers. The story is a dark comedy which looks at the twisted mess that is our modern healthcare system. James Spader is perfect as a cynical medical resident who learns the hard way about the realities of dealing with a patient's family, lawyers and the insurance games played by hospital administrators. As a family practice physician I can say that the plot of this film rings true on many levels. The stress of being a resident, the battle between family members, insurance companies and hospital administrators and the conflicting expectations of all involved. Highly recommended, but it can be a bit depressing at times for the very sensitive ones. My Score 7/10.

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