Directed by:
Randa HainesScreenplay:
Robert CaswellCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
Michael ConvertinoCast:
William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, Charlie Korsmo, Wendy Crewson, Bill Macy, J.E. Freeman, Adam Wylie, Lily Mariye (more)Plots(1)
A contemporary urban drama about a doctor with a terrible bedside manner who learns he has cancer, becomes a patient himself and through his illness he comes to terms with his own humanity. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
![William Hurt](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/986/165986265_4b29d1.jpg)
William Hurt
USA
Best movies:
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Into the Wild (2007)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
![Christine Lahti](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/350/159350755_b5d228.jpg)
Christine Lahti
USA
Best movies:
...And Justice for All (1979)
Running on Empty (1988)
8 (2012) (theatrical recording)
![Elizabeth Perkins](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/777/162777756_1cc541.png)
Elizabeth Perkins
USA
Best movies:
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Finding Nemo (2003)
Speak (2004)
![Mandy Patinkin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/379/162379271_2eceea.jpg)
Mandy Patinkin
USA
Best movies:
Wonder (2017)
Yentl (1983)
The Princess Bride (1987)
![Adam Arkin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270550_5871f8.jpg)
Adam Arkin
USA
Best movies:
The Fourth Wise Man (1985) (TV movie)
The Doctor (1991)
Hitch (2005)
![Charlie Korsmo](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/019/158019325_904b36.jpg)
Charlie Korsmo
USA
Best movies:
The Doctor (1991)
What About Bob? (1991)
Hook (1991)
![Wendy Crewson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270481_0fe08a.jpg)
Wendy Crewson
Canada
Best movies:
The Doctor (1991)
Eight Below (2006)
The Last Brickmaker in America (2001) (TV movie)
Bill Macy
USA
Best movies:
Columbo (1971) (series)
The Doctor (1991)
Analyze This (1999)
![J.E. Freeman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267561_422816.jpg)
J.E. Freeman
USA
Best movies:
Miller's Crossing (1990)
Wild at Heart (1990)
The Doctor (1991)
Adam Wylie
USA
Best movies:
The Doctor (1991)
Superman: Doomsday (2007)
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996)
![Lily Mariye](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/279/279193_1df36b.jpg)
Lily Mariye
USA
Best movies:
The Doctor (1991)
Ally McBeal (1997) (series)
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
Gail Neely
Best movies:
The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (1991)
The Doctor (1991)
Rich Girl (1991)
![Zakes Mokae](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/281/281116_922108.jpg)
Zakes Mokae
South Africa
Best movies:
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series)
Cry Freedom (1987)
The Doctor (1991)
![Kyle Secor](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/295/158295257_7378c4.jpg)
Kyle Secor
USA
Best movies:
The Doctor (1991)
Inherit the Wind (1988) (TV movie)
Untamed Heart (1993)
![Brian Markinson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/462/462482_fc8b3b.jpg)
Brian Markinson
USA
Best movies:
Enemy of the State (1998)
Apollo 13 (1995)
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
![Nancy Parsons](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/157/812/157812580_8c118d.jpg)
Nancy Parsons
USA
Best movies:
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee (1994) (TV movie)
The Doctor (1991)
Steel Magnolias (1989)
Ken Lerner
USA
Best movies:
Columbo (1971) (series)
The Doctor (1991)
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
![Renee Victor](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/775/162775678_848235.png)
Renee Victor
Best movies:
Coco (2017)
The Doctor (1991)
Salsa (1988)
Ping Wu
USA
Best movies:
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
The Doctor (1991)
Point Break (1991)
![Bruce Jarchow](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/051/161051709_75d9dc.jpg)
Bruce Jarchow
USA
Best movies:
Ghost (1990)
The Express (2008)
Radio Days (1987)