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Critical Care
Critical Care

Critical Care

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

107 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

31 October 1997

Country

United States of America

Cast

James Spader

James Spader

Dr. Werner Ernst

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Felicia E. Potter

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Stella

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

Dr. Butz

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Nun

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Furnaceman

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Rafael ("Bed Two")

Margo Martindale

Margo Martindale

Constance 'Connie' Potter

Philip Bosco

Philip Bosco

Dr. Hofstader

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Robert Payne

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

Richard Wilson

James Lally

James Lally

Poindexter

Bruno Dressler

Bruno Dressler

Joseph F. Potter

Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Sheldon Hatchett

Harvey Atkin

Harvey Atkin

Judge Fatale

Hamish McEwan

Hamish McEwan

Hansen

Jackie Richardson

Jackie Richardson

Mrs. Steckler

Barbara Eve Harris

Barbara Eve Harris

E.R. Nurse

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