Con man Kevin Lennihan, framed in a jewel smuggling, tries for an insanity plea, and is sent to a hospital for review, where he is confused for a doctor and takes over the hospital when a major storm hits.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard Pryor | ... |
Eddie / Kevin
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| Rachel Ticotin | ... |
Rachel
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| Rubén Blades | ... |
Louis
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| Joe Mantegna | ... |
Chambers
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| Bob Dishy | ... |
Dr. Foster
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| Sylvia Miles | ... |
Maggie
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| Joe Dallesandro | ... |
Stucky
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| Randall 'Tex' Cobb | ... |
Box
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| Bob Saget | ... |
Dr. Joffe
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| Joseph Ragno | ... |
Palazzi
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| Jon Polito | ... |
Kline
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| Garrett Morris | ... |
Helicopter Junkie
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| Brian Tarantina | ... |
Tommy Pinto
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| Jude Ciccolella | ... |
Jack Kinney
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| Çigdem Selisik Onat | ... |
Dr. Hoffman
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Lucius Houghton | ... |
Fido
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Joe Aufiery | ... |
Prosecutor
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| Kate McGregor-Stewart | ... |
Nurse Mary
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Randell Haynes | ... |
Jackson
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| Al White | ... |
Reggie
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Marquerita Wallace | ... |
Sexy Patient
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Manera Smith | ... |
Pregnant Woman
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Verna Hampton | ... |
Maternity Nurse
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| Lou Walker | ... |
Patient with Leg Cast
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Doris Dworsky | ... |
Constipated Lady
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Denis Hamill | ... |
Maintenance Man
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John Hamill | ... |
Maintenance Man
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Ralf D. Bode | ... |
Judge
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Ann Pollack | ... |
Court Reporter
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Miriam Cruz | ... |
Hispanic Woman
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| Teresa Yenque | ... |
Hispanic Woman
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| Wesley Snipes | ... |
Ambulance Driver
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Mike Silver | ... |
Psycho Patient
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Kevin Campbell | ... |
Psycho Patient
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Mel Shrawder | ... |
Psycho Patient
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Larry Graves | ... |
Psycho Patient
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| Jack Hallett | ... |
Psycho Nurse
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| Michael Medeiros | ... |
Junkie
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Keith Roberts | ... |
Junkie
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Karen Jones-Meadows | ... |
E.R. Nurse
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Feiga Martinez | ... |
E.R. Nurse
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| Elizabeth Arlen | ... |
E.R. Nurse
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Peg Banesse | ... |
E.R. Nurse
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Joe Rivers | ... |
E.R. Orderly
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Clifford Jackson | ... |
E.R. Maintenance
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Lara Marshall | ... |
E.R. Clerk
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Leroy Staples | ... |
Body Guard
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Johnny Howie | ... |
Body Guard
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Steve Boles | ... |
Guard
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| John Woodson | ... |
Guard
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Bennie Moore | ... |
Guard
(as Ben Moore)
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| Jeffrey Pillars | ... |
Correction Officer
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Joseph Coscia | ... |
Prison Guard
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Del Roy | ... |
Porno Shop Cop
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Laura Bastianelli | ... |
Porno Shop Cop
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| Lee Lawrence | ... |
Porno Shop Cop
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Geoff Gordon | ... |
Porno Shop Cop
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Ron Amari | ... |
Fat Patient
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Raymond Rosario | ... |
Boy in Waiting Room
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Maria Cardinale | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Maureen Kedes | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Apted | ||
Written by
| Denis Hamill | ... | (story) & |
| John Hamill | ... | (story) and |
| Alan Swyer | ... | (story) |
| Denis Hamill | ... | (screenplay) & |
| John Hamill | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert W. Cort | ... | producer (as Robert Cort) |
| Ted Field | ... | producer |
| Robert Larson | ... | executive producer |
| Eric Lerner | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Alan Silvestri | ||
Cinematography by
| Ralf D. Bode | ||
Editing by
| Robert K. Lambert | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Terry Haggar | ... | color timer |
| Kimberly Ray | ... | assistant film editor |
| Golda Savage | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Margery Simkin | ||
Production Design by
| John J. Lloyd | ... | (as John Lloyd) |
Set Decoration by
| George R. Nelson | ... | (as George Robert Nelson) |
Costume Design by
| Colleen Atwood | ||
Makeup Department
| Fern Buchner | ... | makeup artist |
| Joseph Coscia | ... | hair stylist (as Joe Coscia) |
| Tony Lloyd | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Christopher Cronyn | ... | unit production manager: New York (as Christopher H. Cronyn) |
| Robert Larson | ... | production manager |
| Michael W. Stroud | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Louis D'Esposito | ... | second assistant director |
| Robert V. Girolami | ... | first assistant director |
| Jane Paul | ... | second second assistant director |
| Glen Trotiner | ... | dga trainee |
Art Department
| Ernest Depew | ... | construction coordinator (as Ernie DePew) |
| Frank Didio | ... | head carpenter |
| David Jonas | ... | production illustrator |
| William Kane | ... | property master: New York (as Billy Kane) |
| Larry McGuire | ... | lead person (as Larry A. McGuire) |
| John Jay Moore | ... | art director: New York |
| Jerry Moss | ... | property master |
| Ron Petagna | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ken Peterson | ... | assistant property master (as Kenny Peterson) |
| Steve Purdy | ... | supervising painter (as Stephen Purdy) |
| David Ramsay | ... | property master |
| Steven Schwartz | ... | set designer |
| Randy Teague | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| James Beshears | ... | supervising adr editor |
| David Bifano | ... | audio programmer |
| Willie D. Burton | ... | production sound mixer (as Willie Burton) |
| Norval D. Crutcher | ... | sound editor |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist |
| Daniel F. Finnerty | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Bruce Fortune | ... | sound editor |
| Robert W. Harris | ... | utility sound (as Robert Harris) |
| Frank Howard | ... | sound editor |
| David M. Ice | ... | sound editor |
| Rick Kline | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Marvin E. Lewis | ... | boom operator (as Marvin Lewis) |
| Victoria Martin | ... | foley editor |
| Donald O. Mitchell | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Richard Overton | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Charleen Richards | ... | adr mixer (as Charlene Richards) |
| Stephen Stalheim | ... | assistant sound editor |
| George Watters II | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Gary Wright | ... | foley editor |
Special Effects by
| Stanley Amborn | ... | special effects (as Stan Amborn) |
| Connie Brink | ... | special effects: New York |
| James Fredburg | ... | special effects |
| Bruce Robles | ... | special effects (as John Bruce Robles) |
| Bill Traynor | ... | special effects |
| Joseph A. Unsinn | ... | special effects supervisor (as Joseph Unsinn) |
Visual Effects by
| Syd Dutton | ... | special visual effects: Illusion Arts |
| Albert Whitlock | ... | matte painting consultant |
Stunts
| Steve M. Davison | ... | stunts (as Steve Davison) |
| Tim A. Davison | ... | stunts |
| David R. Ellis | ... | stunt coordinator (as David Ellis) |
| Richard M. Ellis | ... | stunts (as Richard Miller Ellis) |
| Robert V. Girolami | ... | stunts |
| Diane Hetfield | ... | stunts |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunts |
| Rashon Khan | ... | stunts |
| Larry Kirsch | ... | stunt helicopter pilot |
| John Larson | ... | stunts |
| Alan Oliney | ... | stunts |
| Ron Oliney | ... | stunts |
| Jackie Resch | ... | stunts |
| John Sherrod | ... | stunts |
| David Welch | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mitchell Amundsen | ... | second assistant camera (as C. Mitchell Amundsen) |
| Audie Aragon | ... | second company grip |
| Angelo Di Giacomo | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robert Fletcher | ... | still photographer |
| Jay Fortune | ... | gaffer: New York |
| Earl Gilbert | ... | gaffer |
| Steve Gilbert | ... | lighting technician |
| Kenny Gross | ... | first company grip: New York |
| Rhio Haessig | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Bobby Holland | ... | poster photographer |
| Stan Keitt | ... | camera trainee |
| Patrick Marshall | ... | chief rigging gaffer (as Pat Marshall) |
| Bob Miyamoto | ... | grip |
| Gaylin P. Schultz | ... | first company grip (as Gaylin Schultz) |
| Bernie Schwartz | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael Stone | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
| Maggie Lear | ... | casting associate |
| Lauren Pollack | ... | casting associate |
| Shari Rhodes | ... | additional casting |
| Stacey Rhodes | ... | extras casting (as Stacy Rhodes Resch) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Winnie D. Brown | ... | costume supervisor (as Winnie Brown) |
| Mary Alice Ruff | ... | costumer |
| Cathy Scott | ... | seamstress |
| Bill Tiegs | ... | costumer |
| Don Vargas | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Bob Bornstein | ... | music preparation |
| James B. Campbell | ... | orchestrator |
| Kenneth Karman | ... | music editor |
| Dennis S. Sands | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Renata Stoia | ... | script supervisor |
| Lowell Ganz | ... | script revisions (uncredited) |
| Babaloo Mandel | ... | script revisions (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Edwin Bowden | ... | driver (as Edwin Bowden Jr.) |
| Edward Bowen | ... | driver (as Ed Bowen) |
| John Feinblatt | ... | driver |
| Harold Grist | ... | driver |
| Willie Honeycutt | ... | driver |
| Ken Hudson | ... | driver |
| Beth Jones | ... | driver |
| Harry J. Leavey | ... | transportation captain: New York (as Harry Leavey) |
| Jim Parham | ... | driver |
| Jessie Smith | ... | driver |
| Michael Stroud | ... | transportation coordinator |
| L.V. Williams | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Paul Apted | ... | production assistant |
| Julianna Arenson | ... | production coordinator |
| Al Cerullo | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Dan Cox | ... | regional liaison |
| Kent Douglas Crawford | ... | stand-in: bob saget (as Kent Crawford) |
| Tony Criscione | ... | assistant auditor |
| Mike Curtis | ... | caterer |
| Walter Dickson | ... | caterer |
| Pete Emmet | ... | publicist |
| Elaine Fiona Ferguson | ... | technical advisor (as Elaine Ferguson) |
| Rene Fisher | ... | assistant: Mr. Pryor |
| Sam Froelich | ... | production assistant |
| Lauren Glassman | ... | executive assistant: Mr. Pryor |
| Jennifer L. Johnson | ... | assistant: Mr. Pryor (as Jenny Johnson) |
| Rashon Khan | ... | assistant: Mr. Pryor |
| Tim Marshall | ... | production assistant |
| Jim McMahon | ... | afi talent |
| Kate Miller | ... | production secretary |
| Ben Moore | ... | hospital liaison |
| James Moore | ... | hospital maintenance |
| Ann Pollack | ... | production associate |
| Jane Raab | ... | production office coordinator: New York |
| Sharon Rainey | ... | production secretary |
| Cathy Ramsay | ... | craft service |
| Fran Roy | ... | production administrator |
| Ron Stack | ... | assistant auditor |
| David Ticotin | ... | regional liaison: New York |
| Robert Weibezahl | ... | assistant: Mr. Larson |
| Janet Weiss | ... | production assistant: New York |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video)
- CIC Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1988) (Japan) (VHS) (subtitled)
- CBS (1990) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Hollydan Works (1998) (Yugoslavia) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Shout! Factory (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Kevin Lennihan is a con artist. But this time he's framed and comes before a judge. By claiming insanity he hopes to get off the hook. He manages to end up in a hospital on Governors Island in New York Harbor for a mental examination. That night a storm breaks out over the area and the electricity to the hospital is out. In the ensuing chaos that follows Kevin is mistaken for a doctor, Eddie Slattery. Suddenly he is in charge of a whole hospital. Written by Mattias Thuresson |
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| Taglines | Guess who's playing doctor? See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $14,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Richard Pryor improvised all of his lines in the courtroom scene. See more » |
| Goofs | Box opens the garage door, yells about his dog being kicked. However, Stuckey kicks the patient who thinks he's a dog several seconds before Box actually opens the garage door. There is no way that Box could have seen Stucky kick the dog. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Richard Pryor/Sean Penn/Kenny G (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | THE RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES See more » |
| Quotes |
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Kevin: Eight hours ago I was lunatic at the state asylum. Right? Now I gotta a yacht, I met a nice lady. I'm proud to be an American. See more » |