Critical Care (1997)

  • R
  • 10/31/1997 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 47m

Overview

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?

Sidney Lumet

Director

Richard Dooling

Novel

Steven Schwartz

Screenplay

Cast

James Spader's headshot

James Spader

Dr. Werner Ernst
Kyra Sedgwick's headshot

Kyra Sedgwick

Felicia E. Potter
Helen Mirren's headshot

Helen Mirren

Stella
Albert Brooks's headshot

Albert Brooks

Dr. Butz
Anne Bancroft's headshot

Anne Bancroft

Nun
Wallace Shawn's headshot

Wallace Shawn

Furnaceman
Jeffrey Wright's headshot

Jeffrey Wright

Rafael ("Bed Two")
Margo Martindale's headshot

Margo Martindale

Constance 'Connie' Potter

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