The Hospital

(1971)Directed by Arthur Hiller103 min · PG-13Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Madness, Murder and Malpractice.

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.

George C. Scottas Dr. Herbert Bock
Diana Riggas Barbara Drummond
Barnard Hughesas Drummond
Richard Dysartas Dr. Welbeck
Stephen Elliottas Dr. Sundstrom
Donald Harronas Milton Mead
Andrew Duncanas William Mead
Nancy Marchandas Mrs. Christie
Jordan Charneyas Hitchcock
Roberts Blossomas Guernsey
Lenny Bakeras Dr. Schaefer
Richard Hamiltonas Dr. Ronald Casey
Arthur Junaluskaas Mr. Blacktree
Kate Harringtonas Nurse Dunne
Katherine Helmondas Marilyn Mead
DHDavid Hooksas Dr. Einhorn
Frances Sternhagenas Mrs. Cushing
Robert Waldenas Dr. Brubaker
William Perlowas Cardiac Arrest Doctor
Bette Henritzeas Operating Room Nurse
Rehn Scofieldas Dr. Spezio
DWDora Weissmanas Lady in the Hospital
Carolyn Krigbaumas Dr. Bock's Secretary
Paddy Chayefskyas Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)