Critical Condition (1987)

5.5/10 • 100 min • Comedy

Overview

Eddie is a con artist. When he's framed and comes before a judge, he hopes to get off the hook by claiming insanity—but instead ends up in a hospital for a mental assessment. That night, a storm causes a power failure and, in the ensuing chaos, Eddie is mistaken for a doctor and suddenly finds himself in charge of the hospital.

Cast

Richard Pryor

Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery

Rachel Ticotin

Rubén Blades

Joe Mantegna

Arthur Chambers

Bob Dishy

Sylvia Miles

Nurse Maggie Lesser

Joe Dallesandro

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Bob Saget

Jon Polito

Garrett Morris

Helicopter Junkie

Brian Tarantina

Jude Ciccolella

Elizabeth Arlen

Wesley Snipes

Ambulance Driver

Kate McGregor-Stewart

Marquerita Wallace

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