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4.9 / 10(20 votes)IMDbR19901h 42mUnited States of America

Vital Signs

“During one incredible year, seven friends discover that love is alive and well and living in the 90's.”

Synopsis

As they enter their third year of medical school, a group of young students must prepare to decide what they intend to specialize in. Somehow, they must impress the Chief of Surgery while learning how to survive the life-and-death area of medicine and the complexity of their everyday lives.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 13, 1990

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Marisa Silver
Screenplay & Story
Larry Ketron, Jeb Stuart
Original Score
Miles Goodman
Original Title
Vital Signs
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 42m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox, CBS Entertainment Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marisa Silver

Screenplay & Story

Larry Ketron, Jeb Stuart

Original Score & Music

Miles Goodman

Director of Photography

John Lindley

Film Editing

Robert Brown, Danford B. Greene

Producers

Laurie Perlman, Cathleen Summers

Department Leadership Roster

Miles Goodman

Miles Goodman

Original Music Composer

Robert Brown

Editor

Todd Hallowell

Todd Hallowell

Production Design

John Lindley

John Lindley

Director of Photography

Marisa Silver

Marisa Silver

Director

Larry Ketron

Screenplay

Jeb Stuart

Jeb Stuart

Screenplay

Laurie Perlman

Producer

Cathleen Summers

Producer

Danford B. Greene

Editor

Deborah Everton

Deborah Everton

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vital Signs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vital Signs

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Vital Signs about?

As they enter their third year of medical school, a group of young students must prepare to decide what they intend to specialize in. Somehow, they must impress the Chief of Surgery while learning how to survive the life-and-death area of medicine and the complexity of their everyday lives.

Who directed Vital Signs?

Vital Signs was directed by Marisa Silver.

Who stars in Vital Signs?

The principal cast of Vital Signs includes Adrian Pasdar, Diane Lane, Laura San Giacomo, Jack Gwaltney, Jane Adams.

When was Vital Signs released and how long is it?

Vital Signs was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.

Who composed the musical score for Vital Signs?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Vital Signs was composed by Miles Goodman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Vital Signs?

Vital Signs holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).