The Hospital
📖 Synopsis
Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospital bed, it appears to Bock to be a case of unforgivable malpractice. Hours later, another doctor, who happens to be responsible for another case of malpractice, is found dead. Despondent, Bock finds himself drawn to Barbara, the daughter of a comatose missionary.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Madness, Murder and Malpractice.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Mystery
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
George C. ScottDr. Herbert Bock
Diana RiggBarbara Drummond
Barnard HughesDrummond
Richard DysartDr. Welbeck
Stephen ElliottDr. Sundstrom
Donald HarronMilton Mead
Andrew DuncanWilliam Mead
Nancy MarchandMrs. Christie
Jordan CharneyHitchcock
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hospital about?
- Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospital bed, it appears to Bock to be a case of unforgivable malpractice. Hours later, another doctor, who happens to be responsible for another case of malpractice, is found dead. Despondent, Bock finds himself drawn to Barbara, the daughter of a comatose missionary.
- Who directed The Hospital?
- The Hospital was directed by Arthur Hiller.
- When was The Hospital released?
- The Hospital was released on December 14, 1971.
- How long is The Hospital?
- The Hospital has a runtime of 1h 43m.
- Where can I track The Hospital?
- You can track The Hospital on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












