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Playing God

1997-10-17 · 94 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Action · Thriller · Crime

Stripped of his medical license after performing an operation while high on amphetamines, famed LA surgeon Dr Eugene Sands abandons his former life only to find himself crossing paths with Raymond Blossom, an infamous counterfeiter. Employed as a "gun-shot doctor" when Raymond's associates cannot risk visiting a hospital, Eugene is lured deep into the criminal world and becomes entangled with his boss's girlfriend.

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Directors
Andy Wilson
Production companies
Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,166,918

Top Cast

David DuchovnyDavid DuchovnyDr. Eugene Sands
Timothy HuttonTimothy HuttonRaymond Blossom
Angelina JolieAngelina JolieClaire
Michael MasseeMichael MasseeGage
Stacey TravisStacey TravisNurse
Bob JenningsBob JenningsDr. Clifford
Peter StormarePeter StormareVladimir
John HawkesJohn HawkesFlick
Tracey WalterTracey WalterJim
Andrew TiernanAndrew TiernanCyril
Gary DourdanGary DourdanYates
Will StewartWill StewartPerry
Philip MoonPhilip MoonCasey
Pasha D. LychnikoffPasha D. LychnikoffAndrei
Sandra KinderSandra KinderSue
Keone YoungKeone YoungMr. Ksi
John RoseliusJohn RoseliusSurgeon #3
Dan HildebrandDan HildebrandRussian Thug
Melvin JonesRasta Doorman
Eric DaReEric DaReDigiacomo

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