
Feature film — 1987
Critical Condition (1987)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 81 votes.
Paramount Pictures
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Director: Michael Apted
On screen
Cast & crew

Richard Pryor
Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery

Rachel Ticotin
Rachel Atwood

Rubén Blades
Louis
Maria Cardinale
Herself

Joe Mantegna
Arthur Chambers

Bob Dishy
Dr. Foster

Sylvia Miles
Nurse Maggie Lesser

Joe Dallesandro
Stucky

Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Box

Bob Saget
Dr. Joffe

Jon Polito
Kline

Garrett Morris
Helicopter Junkie
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