Synopsis
Eddie is a con artist. When he's framed and comes before a judge, he hopes to get off the hook by claiming insanity—but instead ends up in a hospital for a mental assessment. That night, a storm causes a power failure and, in the ensuing chaos, Eddie is mistaken for a doctor and suddenly finds himself in charge of the hospital.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
81 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael AptedDirector
- Denis HamillScreenplay
- John HamillScreenplay
- Alan SilvestriOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard PryorEddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery
- Rachel TicotinRachel Atwood
- Rubén BladesLouis
- Maria CardinaleHerself
- Joe MantegnaArthur Chambers
- Bob DishyDr. Foster
- Sylvia MilesNurse Maggie Lesser
- Joe DallesandroStucky
- Randall 'Tex' CobbBox
- Bob SagetDr. Joffe
- Jon PolitoKline
- Garrett MorrisHelicopter Junkie
Stills
Themes
hurricanecon artist