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The Hospital (1971)

Madness, Murder and Malpractice.

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Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospital bed, it appears to Bock to be a case of unforgivable malpractice. Hours later, another doctor, who happens to be responsible for another case of malpractice, is found dead. Despondent, Bock finds himself drawn to Barbara, the daughter of a comatose missionary.

Release Date
December 14, 1971
Runtime
1h 43m
Rating
6.6/10 (105 votes)

Director: Arthur Hiller

Cast: George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Barnard Hughes, Richard Dysart, Stephen Elliott, Donald Harron, Andrew Duncan, Nancy Marchand

Production: Simcha Productions
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The Hospital

The Hospital

Madness, Murder and Malpractice.

Madness, Murder and Malpractice.

6.6
103 min

Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospital bed, it appears to Bock to be a case of unforgivable malpractice. Hours later, another doctor, who happens to be responsible for another case of malpractice, is found dead. Despondent, Bock finds himself drawn to Barbara, the daughter of a comatose missionary.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/14/1971
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Cast

George C. Scott

as Dr. Herbert Bock

Diana Rigg

as Barbara Drummond

Barnard Hughes

as Drummond

Richard Dysart

as Dr. Welbeck

Stephen Elliott

as Dr. Sundstrom

Donald Harron

as Milton Mead

Andrew Duncan

as William Mead

Nancy Marchand

as Mrs. Christie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hospital about?

Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospital bed, it appears to Bock to be a case of unforgi…

How long is The Hospital?

1h 43m

When was The Hospital released?

December 14, 1971

Who directed The Hospital?

Arthur Hiller

Who stars in The Hospital?

George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Barnard Hughes

What genre is The Hospital?

Comedy, Drama, Mystery

What is The Hospital rated?

PG-13

Is The Hospital available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV