Critical Condition (1987)

Name: Critical Condition
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1987
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Maria Cardinale, Joe Mantegna

1h 40m United States of America

Comedy

Plot

Eddie, a crafty con artist, faces a judge after being wrongfully accused. In a desperate bid to escape punishment, he feigns insanity, only to be committed to a mental health facility for evaluation. When a fierce storm hits, causing a blackout, chaos ensues. Amid the confusion, Eddie is hilariously mistaken for a doctor, thrusting him into an unexpected leadership role at the hospital. As he navigates his new responsibilities, Eddie's antics lead to a series of comedic mishaps, blending his conman instincts with the challenges of managing a chaotic medical environment.

Cast

Richard Pryor Rachel Ticotin Rubén Blades Maria Cardinale Joe Mantegna Bob Dishy Sylvia Miles Joe Dallesandro Randall "Tex" Cobb Bob Saget Jon Polito Garrett Morris Brian Tarantina Jude Ciccolella Elizabeth Arlen