The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
A hospital in need of funds announces a cure for a form of brain cancer, having saved several wealthy men's lives. When a young girl with the cancer dies, one doctor notices that she and all the cured men had been treated with exactly the same medicine. Investigating further, she uncovers a plot by the administration to locate wealthy men already suffering from a serious condition, and give them the cancer, which can then be treated successfully.
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Larry ElikannDirector
Cast
- Doug SavantDr. Sean O'Grady
- Nia PeeplesJanet Reardon
- Michael IronsideSterling Rombauer
- Roy ThinnesJohn Cabot
- Jenny O'HaraMargaret Desmond
- Khandi AlexanderDr. Deborah Levy
- Gregg HenryBrian O'Grady
- Richard RiehleSecurity Chief
- Jamie RoseSheila Adamson
- Joe E. TataLt. Johns
Themes
based on novel or bookhospital