Article 99 (1992): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Article 99 is a 1992 drama directed by Howard Deutch, starring Ray Liotta as Dr. Richard Sturgess, Kiefer Sutherland and John Mahoney. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $6.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Howard Deutch
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Article 99 About?
The premise of Article 99 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Faced with a hospital that feels like a battlefield, Dr. Richard Sturgess heads a dedicated group of physicians—Drs. Morgan, Handleman and Van Dorn—at a veteran’s medical center. As funding dries up and a corrupt administration tightens control, they struggle to provide proper care to veterans. To keep patients from being denied benefits by the bureaucratic loophole known as Article 99, the team is forced to bend rules and outwit the system.
Article 99 Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- vietnam war veteran
- medical drama
- doctor
- hospital
- veterans hospital
- patient
- surgical gown
- surgical mask
- medical mask
- surgery
- latex gloves
- nurse
+8 more Show fewer
- medical
- based on article
- siege
- post war
- psychiatrist
- surgeon
- rage
- independent film
Article 99 Cast & Characters
Ray Liotta leads the cast as Dr. Richard Sturgess, with Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Peter Morgan and John Mahoney as Dr. Henry Dreyfoos. Directed by Howard Deutch; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Howard Deutch
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Ray Liotta as Dr. Richard Sturgess -
Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Peter Morgan -
John Mahoney as Dr. Henry Dreyfoos - Leo Burmester as Shooter Polaski
Also Starring in Article 99
· 15 more- John C. McGinley Dr. Rudy Bobrick
- Forest Whitaker Dr. Sid Handleman
- Lea Thompson Dr. Robin Van Dorn
- Eli Wallach Sam Abrams
- Keith David Luther Jermoe
- Noble Willingham Inspector General
- Jeffrey Tambor Dr. Leo Krutz
- Kathy Baker Dr. Diana Walton
- Rutanya Alda Ann Travis
- Troy Evans Pat Travis
- Lynne Thigpen Nurse White
- Julie Bovasso Amelia Sturdeyvant
- Michele Little Nurse Pierce
- Ernest Abuba Ikiro Tenabe
- Vivian Ecclefield Reporter
Article 99 Plot Summary
What happens in Article 99 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peter Morgan, a young doctor, begins his first day at Monument Heights Veterans’ Hospital in Washington, D.C., a government-funded facility that is already struggling due to budget cuts enforced by the hospital’s Executive Director, Dr. Henry Dreyfoos. Nicknamed “The Hospital That Cares” by its staff, the hospital faces constant financial pressures that threaten to jeopardize patient care and staff morale. Morgan, hopeful to work there temporarily before launching into private practice, quickly finds himself overwhelmed by the chaos and tension permeating the hospital environment.
Full summary
The whole story of Article 99, scene by scene
Article 99 Box Office
Article 99 grossed $6.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.4M
- US & Canada
- $6.4M
Article 99 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip ARTICLE 99 (1992) | Dr Sturgess Confronts The Director | MGM
How Well Do You Know Article 99?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the Executive Director responsible for budget cuts at Monument Heights Veterans' Hospital?
Cars in Article 99
13 cars on screen, including the 1982 Chevrolet S-10 and the 1963 Ford F-Series.
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1982 Chevrolet S-10 Important role -
1963 Ford F-Series Important role -
1973 Triumph TR6 Important role -
1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
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Article 99 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Article 99, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Article 99?
Article 99 runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Article 99 released?
Article 99 was released on March 13, 1992.
Who directed Article 99?
Article 99 was directed by Howard Deutch.
More films by Howard Deutch Who is in the cast of Article 99?
Article 99 stars Ray Liotta as Dr. Richard Sturgess, Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Peter Morgan and John Mahoney as Dr. Henry Dreyfoos, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Article 99 make at the box office?
Article 99 grossed $6.4 million worldwide.
Does Article 99 have a post-credit scene?
No. Article 99 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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