Critical Condition (1987)

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.

Director:

Michael Apted

Stars:

Richard Pryor (Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery), Rachel Ticotin (Rachel Atwood), Rubén Blades (Louis), Maria Cardinale (Herself), Joe Mantegna (Arthur Chambers), Bob Dishy (Dr. Foster)