Critical Condition (1986) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

When a small-time businessman (Richard Pryor) needs a loan, he goes to a loan shark and ends up in jail on false pretenses. After feigning madness to get out, he is tossed into the mental ward of a hospital. - John Bush, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
01/16/1987
DVD Release Date:
07/06/2004
Run Time:
99 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Production Co.:
Paramount
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Cons and Scams, Assumed Identities
Tone:
Goofy, Irreverent, Madcap, Raunchy
Keywords:
blackout [power loss], con/scam, craziness, doctor/nurse, escapades, escape, hurricane, impersonation, masquerade, mental-institution, power-failure
Country of Origin:
USA (01-16-1987)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD