Critical Care

Year: 1997

Actors: Helen Mirren, James Spader, Wallace Shawn, Edward Herrmann

Duration: 107 min

Dr. Werner Ernst (James Spader) 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 ten million dollar 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?—Martin Lewison

Genre: Comedy   Drama