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Feature film — 1987

Critical Condition (1987)

5.51h 40mComedy

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 as Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery

Richard Pryor

Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery

Rachel Ticotin as Rachel Atwood

Rachel Ticotin

Rachel Atwood

Rubén Blades as Louis

Rubén Blades

Louis

M

Maria Cardinale

Herself

Joe Mantegna as Arthur Chambers

Joe Mantegna

Arthur Chambers

Bob Dishy as Dr. Foster

Bob Dishy

Dr. Foster

Sylvia Miles as Nurse Maggie Lesser

Sylvia Miles

Nurse Maggie Lesser

Joe Dallesandro as Stucky

Joe Dallesandro

Stucky

Randall 'Tex' Cobb as Box

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Box

Bob Saget as Dr. Joffe

Bob Saget

Dr. Joffe

Jon Polito as Kline

Jon Polito

Kline

Garrett Morris as Helicopter Junkie

Garrett Morris

Helicopter Junkie

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