Critical Condition
“A comedy of epidemic proportions.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
Top Cast
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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
Brian Tarantina
Tommy Pinto
Jude Ciccolella
Jack Kinney
Elizabeth Arlen
E.R. Nurse
Wesley Snipes
Ambulance Driver
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Nurse Mary
Marquerita Wallace
Sexy Patient
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Hamill, John Hamill
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Critical Condition
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Denis Hamill, John Hamill
Alan Silvestri
Ralf D. Bode
Robert K. Lambert
Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Bob Larson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Apted
Director
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Denis Hamill
Screenplay
John Hamill
Screenplay
Ted Field
Producer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
John J. Lloyd
Production Design
Robert W. Cort
Producer
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Critical Condition
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Critical Condition about?
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.
Who directed Critical Condition?
Critical Condition was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Critical Condition?
The principal cast of Critical Condition includes Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Maria Cardinale, Joe Mantegna.
When was Critical Condition released and how long is it?
Critical Condition was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Critical Condition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Critical Condition was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Critical Condition?
Critical Condition holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).