Critical Condition
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.
About
A comedy of epidemic proportions. 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.
Details
Directors
Michael Apted
Writers
Denis Hamill, John Hamill
Cast
Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Maria Cardinale, Joe Mantegna, Bob Dishy, Sylvia Miles, Joe Dallesandro, Randall 'Tex' Cobb, Bob Saget, Jon Polito, Garrett Morris, Brian Tarantina, Jude Ciccolella, Elizabeth Arlen
Production
Paramount Pictures
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America
