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Feature film — 1997

Playing God (1997)

5.51h 34mDrama — Action — Thriller — Crime

Stripped of his medical license after performing an operation while high on amphetamines, famed LA surgeon Dr Eugene Sands abandons his former life only to find himself crossing paths with Raymond Blossom, an infamous counterfeiter. Employed as a "gun-shot doctor" when Raymond's associates cannot risk visiting a hospital, Eugene is lured deep into the criminal world and becomes entangled with his boss's girlfriend.

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A high-signal pick with 130 votes.

Touchstone Pictures / Beacon Pictures

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Director: Andy Wilson

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Cast & crew

David Duchovny as Dr. Eugene Sands

David Duchovny

Dr. Eugene Sands

Timothy Hutton as Raymond Blossom

Timothy Hutton

Raymond Blossom

Angelina Jolie as Claire

Angelina Jolie

Claire

Michael Massee as Gage

Michael Massee

Gage

Stacey Travis as Nurse

Stacey Travis

Nurse

Bob Jennings as Dr. Clifford

Bob Jennings

Dr. Clifford

Peter Stormare as Vladimir

Peter Stormare

Vladimir

John Hawkes as Flick

John Hawkes

Flick

Tracey Walter as Jim

Tracey Walter

Jim

Andrew Tiernan as Cyril

Andrew Tiernan

Cyril

Gary Dourdan as Yates

Gary Dourdan

Yates

Will Stewart as Perry

Will Stewart

Perry

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