Critical Care
~At Memorial Hospital no one ever dies... Until their insurance runs out.
Overview
Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who insists that he only care for patients with full insurance. Can Werner sidestep the hospital's legal team and do what's best for the patient?
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1997-10-31
Budget: $12000000
Revenue: $271000
Runtime: 107 min
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