The Hospital(1971)
Madness, Murder and Malpractice.
The Hospital Synopsis
Dr. Bock, the chief of medicine at a Manhattan hospital, is suicidal after the collapse of his personal life. When an intern is found dead in a hospital bed, it appears to Bock to be a case of unforgivable malpractice. Hours later, another doctor, who happens to be responsible for another case of malpractice, is found dead. Despondent, Bock finds himself drawn to Barbara, the daughter of a comatose missionary.
The Hospital (1971) is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Arthur Hiller, released on December 14, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Barnard Hughes and Richard Dysart. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 114 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers:
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Producers:
- Howard Gottfried, Paddy Chayefsky
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- Morris Surdin
- Production:
- Simcha Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Hospital (1971) Trailer
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The Hospital Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Hospital.
The Hospital Official Trailer #1 - George C. Scott Movie (1971) HD
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The Hospital Cast & Crew
Main cast
George C. Scott
as Dr. Herbert Bock
Diana Rigg
as Barbara Drummond
Barnard Hughes
as Drummond
Richard Dysart
as Dr. Welbeck
Stephen Elliott
as Dr. Sundstrom
Donald Harron
as Milton Mead
Andrew Duncan
as William Mead
Nancy Marchand
as Mrs. Christie
Jordan Charney
as Hitchcock
Roberts Blossom
as Guernsey
Lenny Baker
as Dr. Schaefer
Richard Hamilton
as Dr. Ronald Casey
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Paddy Chayefsky, produced by Howard Gottfried and Paddy Chayefsky.
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The Hospital Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 114 ratings.
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The Hospital – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hospital online?
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The Hospital (1971) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hospital?
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The main cast of The Hospital (1971) includes George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Barnard Hughes, Richard Dysart and Stephen Elliott. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hospital released?
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The Hospital was released on December 14, 1971 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Hospital worth watching?
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The Hospital (1971) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 114 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hospital?
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Yes. The official The Hospital trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.