Coma
“Imagine your life hangs by a thread. Imagine your body hangs by a wire. Imagine you're not imagining.”
Synopsis
When relatively healthy patients begin having 'complications' during simple operations and ending up in comas, a concerned doctor defies her male superiors when she suspects a secret plot.
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Coma (1978) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-21
Top Cast
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Geneviève Bujold
Dr. Susan Wheeler
Michael Douglas
Dr. Mark Bellows
Elizabeth Ashley
Mrs. Emerson
Rip Torn
Dr. George
Richard Widmark
Dr. Harris
Lois Chiles
Nancy Greenly
Lance LeGault
Vince
Hari Rhodes
Dr. Morelind
Gary Barton
Computer Technician
Frank Downing
Kelly
Richard Doyle
Jim
Alan Haufrect
Dr. Marcus
Michael MacRae
Chief Resident
Betty McGuire
Nurse
Tom Selleck
Sean Murphy
Charles Siebert
Dr. Goodman
William Wintersole
Lab Technician
Ernest Anderson
First Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Crichton
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Coma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton, Robin Cook
Jerry Goldsmith
Victor J. Kemper
David Bretherton
Martin Erlichman
Department Leadership Roster
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Michael Crichton
Director
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Martin Erlichman
Producer
David Bretherton
Editor
Michael Crichton
Screenplay
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coma about?
When relatively healthy patients begin having 'complications' during simple operations and ending up in comas, a concerned doctor defies her male superiors when she suspects a secret plot.
Who directed Coma?
Coma was directed by Michael Crichton.
Who stars in Coma?
The principal cast of Coma includes Geneviève Bujold, Michael Douglas, Elizabeth Ashley, Rip Torn, Richard Widmark.
When was Coma released and how long is it?
Coma was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Coma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coma was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Coma based on a book or true story?
Coma is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robin Cook".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coma?
Coma holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).