Playing God(1997)
Joining this deadly underworld was easy. But getting out... deadly!
Playing God Synopsis
Stripped of his medical license after performing an operation while high on amphetamines, famed LA surgeon Dr Eugene Sands abandons his former life only to find himself crossing paths with Raymond Blossom, an infamous counterfeiter. Employed as a "gun-shot doctor" when Raymond's associates cannot risk visiting a hospital, Eugene is lured deep into the criminal world and becomes entangled with his boss's girlfriend.
Playing God (1997) is a drama, action, thriller and crime film directed by Andy Wilson, released on October 17, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie and Michael Massee. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- Director:
- Andy Wilson
- Writers:
- Mark Haskell Smith
- Producers:
- Laura Bickford, Marc Abraham
- Cinematographer:
- Anthony B. Richmond
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,166,918
- Status:
- Released
Playing God (1997) Trailer
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Playing God Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Duchovny
as Dr. Eugene Sands
Timothy Hutton
as Raymond Blossom
Angelina Jolie
as Claire
Michael Massee
as Gage
Stacey Travis
as Nurse
Bob Jennings
as Dr. Clifford
Peter Stormare
as Vladimir
John Hawkes
as Flick
Tracey Walter
as Jim
Andrew Tiernan
as Cyril
Gary Dourdan
as Yates
Will Stewart
as Perry
Key crew
Directed by Andy Wilson, written by Mark Haskell Smith, produced by Laura Bickford and Marc Abraham.
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Playing God Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 129 ratings.
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Playing God – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing God online?
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Playing God (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Playing God?
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The main cast of Playing God (1997) includes David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie, Michael Massee and Stacey Travis. The film was directed by Andy Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing God released?
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Playing God was released on October 17, 1997 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Playing God worth watching?
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Playing God (1997) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Playing God?
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Yes. The official Playing God trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.