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Plot

The title Article 99 refers to a fictional legal loophole which states that American veterans cannot be treated in VA hospitals unless their illnesses are related to their military service. The pinchpenny administrator of a Kansas City hospital intends to follow this proviso to the letter, while his irreverent staff does everything it can to circumvent rules and red tape. When freewheeling surgeon Ray Liotta is fired for exhibiting traces of humanity, the patients stage a revolt. Playing a new medico, Kiefer Sutherland also stars.
MPAA Rating:
for language.
Genre(s):
Comedy,Drama
Run Time:
100min.
Theatrical Release Date:
03/13/1992
DVD Release Date:
09/16/2003
Distributor(s):
Orion
Director(s):
Howard Deutch
Starring:
Ray Liotta , Kiefer Sutherland , Forest Whitaker , Lea Thompson , Kathy Baker
Themes:
Doctors and Patients,Fighting the System,Work Ethics
Tone:
Biting,Satirical,Ironic
Keywords:
VA-Hospital,abuse,bureaucracy,conflict,doctor/nurse,double-cross,hospital,hostage,military,troops
Country of Origin:
USA (03-13-1992)
Language:
English