Summaries

A hospital resident is put in the middle of a legal battle between two half-sisters on whether to pull their comatose dad's life support. But more seems to be at stake than dad's life - his inheritance.

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 <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • hospital
  • dark comedy
  • satire comedy
  • medical drama
  • half sister
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Nov 3, 1997
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States Australia
Language English
Filming locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies Live Entertainment Mediaworks ASQA Film Partnership

Box office

Budget $12000000
Gross US & Canada $221193
Opening weekend US & Canada $43380
Gross worldwide $221193

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 47m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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