Bad Medicine
“The comedy that teaches a new low in higher education.”
Synopsis
Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then he gets a chance to study medicine abroad in a small Latin American dictatorship governed by the dictator Ramon Madera who has a big interest in how the medical students behave.
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Bad MedicineOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-09
Top Cast
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Steve Guttenberg
Jeff Marx
Alan Arkin
Dr. Ramon Madera
Julie Hagerty
Liz Parker
Bill Macy
Dr. Gerald Marx
Curtis Armstrong
Dennis Gladstone
Julie Kavner
Cookie Katz
Joe Grifasi
Gómez
Robert Romanus
Carlos
Taylor Negron
Pepe the Cab Driver
Candi Milo
María Morales
Gilbert Gottfried
Dr. Tony Sandoval
Arturo Venegas
Jesús the Gunman
Arne Gordon
Bruno the Witch Doctor
Manuel Pereiro
Dr. Miguel Cervantes
Eileen Way
Sra. Madera, Ramón's Mother
Allan Corduner
Dr. Diaz the Bus Driver
Tresa Hughes
Dr. Elisabeth Marx
Martha Greene
Dr. Helene Marx
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Offen, Steven Horowitz, Harvey Miller
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Bad Medicine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Miller
Neil Offen, Steven Horowitz, Harvey Miller
Lalo Schifrin
Kelvin Pike
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Miller
Director
Harvey Miller
Writer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Kelvin Pike
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Medicine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Medicine about?
Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then he gets a chance to study medicine abroad in a small Latin American dictatorship governed by the dictator Ramon Madera who has a big interest in how the medical students behave.
Who directed Bad Medicine?
Bad Medicine was directed by Harvey Miller.
Who stars in Bad Medicine?
The principal cast of Bad Medicine includes Steve Guttenberg, Alan Arkin, Julie Hagerty, Bill Macy, Curtis Armstrong.
When was Bad Medicine released and how long is it?
Bad Medicine was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Bad Medicine make at the box office?
Bad Medicine grossed $2.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Medicine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Medicine was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is Bad Medicine based on a book or true story?
Bad Medicine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Neil Offen", Novel: "Steven Horowitz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Medicine?
Bad Medicine holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).