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The hospital / United Artists ; produced by Howard Gottfried ; [screenplay] by Paddy Chayefsky ; directed by Arthur Hiller.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoSanta Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, [2003]
Description1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorScott, George C., 1927-1999.
Other author/creatorChayefsky, Paddy, 1923-1981.
Other author/creatorRigg, Diana.
Other author/creatorHiller, Arthur.
Other author/creatorUnited Artists Corporation.
Other author/creatorMGM Home Entertainment Inc.
Abstract Satirical look at a large metropolitan hospital where the patients die of neglect, the interns chase the nurses, the head of the hospital contemplates suicide and there's someone killing off the staff.
General noteOriginally released as a motion picture in 1971.
CreditsDirector of photography, Victor J. Kemper ; film editor, Eric Albertson ; music, Morris Surdin.
Cast George C. Scott, Diana Rigg.
Audience MPAA rating: PG-13.
Technical detailsDVD, Region 1, Widescreen presentation.
LanguageSoundtracks: English, Spanish, subtitles: English, French, Spanish; closed-captioned.
Awards noteNamed to the National Film Registry in 1995 by the Library of Congress.
Awards noteWinner, Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published of Produced (Paddy Chayefsky) ; Nominee, Best Actor in a Leading Role (George C. Scott), 1972 Academy Awards (U.S.).
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formComedy films.
Genre/formFiction films.
Genre/formSatirical films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
ISBN0792858247
ISBN9780792858249
UPC 027616895523
Publisher number1005221 MGM Home Entertainment
Stock numberMidwest Tapes http://www.midwesttapes.com

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997 .H676 2003 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold