Critical Care

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?

Tagline

“At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Director

Sidney Lumet

Original Language

EN

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 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?

Who directed Critical Care?

Critical Care was directed by Sidney Lumet.

When was Critical Care released?

Critical Care was released on October 31, 1997.

How long is Critical Care?

Critical Care has a runtime of 1h 47m.

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