Critical Condition (film)
| Critical Condition | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Michael Apted |
| Produced by |
Ted Field Robert W. Cort |
| Screenplay by |
Denis Hamill John Hamill |
| Story by |
Denis Hamill John Hamill Alan Swyer |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
| Cinematography | Ralf D. Bode |
| Edited by | Robert K. Lambert |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $14 million |
| Box office | $20,240,502 |
Critical Condition is a 1987 comedy film directed by Michael Apted, and starring Richard Pryor.
Synopsis
Kevin Lenahan (Pryor) is a con man who is framed in a jewel robbery. In order to escape custody, he fakes insanity, then poses as surgeon Dr. Slattery at a local hospital when he switches places with the administrator Arthur Chambers (Joe Mantegna). During a flood and a power outage that follows, Kevin takes charge of the hospital and tries to maintain some order in his unorthodox way.
Cameos
Actor Wesley Snipes has a small role as an ambulance driver.
Randall "Tex" Cobb guest stars playing Richard Pryor's insane friend Box.
Full House and Out of Control star Dave Coulier actually performed all of the automated dialog replacement (ADR, or voice-overs) for Richard Pryor's scenes, as Pryor refused to do them himself.
Full House star Bob Saget has a small role as an ER doctor.
Soundtrack
In 2014 Alan Silvestri's score was released on a limited edition album by Quartet Records, twinned with his music for Summer Rental.
Reception
The movie received mixed to negative reviews.[1] [2] [3][4]
Box office
The movie debuted at No. 1.[5] [6]
Cast
- Richard Pryor as Kevin Lenahan / Dr. Slattery
- Rachel Ticotin as Rachel
- Ruben Blades as Louis
- Joe Mantegna as Chambers
- Bob Dishy as Dr. Foster
- Sylvia Miles as Nurse Maggie
- Randall "Tex" Cobb as Box
- Bob Saget as Dr. Joffe
- Jon Polito as Kline
- Garrett Morris as Helicopter Junkie
References
- ↑ "FILM: RICHARD PRYOR IN 'CRITICAL CONDITION'". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ↑ "Movie Review : Pryor Fine, 'Condition' Weakening". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ↑ "Pryor Can`t Save `Critical Condition". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ↑ "Richard Pryor`s Bedside Manner Hands Out Overdose Of Sugar Pills". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ↑ "Movies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ↑ "'Platoon' and 'Critical' Lead Box-Office Sales". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
External links
- Critical Condition at the Internet Movie Database
- Critical Condition at Rotten Tomatoes
- Critical Condition at Box Office Mojo