Vital Signs (1990): Cast & Box Office
Vital Signs is a 1990 romantic drama directed by Marisa Silver, starring Diane Lane as Gina Wyler, James Karen and William Devane. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Marisa Silver
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vital Signs About?
The premise of Vital Signs without spoilers.
During a transformative year, seven friends navigating the 1990s realize love is still alive. Entering their third year of medical school, they must choose their specialties, earn the respect of the Chief of Surgery, and confront the high‑stakes world of medicine while juggling the complexities of their personal lives.
Vital Signs Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- sex scene
- lust
- school
- group
- female star appears nude
- swimming pool
- two word title
- male doctor
- swimming
- student
- surgical gown
- surgery
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- medical profession
- stethoscope
- surgical mask
- medical mask
- latex gloves
- female nudity
- breasts
- missing person
- death
- ambulance
- abduction
Vital Signs Cast & Characters
Diane Lane leads the cast as Gina Wyler, with James Karen as Dean of Students and William Devane as Dr. Chatham. Directed by Marisa Silver; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marisa Silver
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Diane Lane as Gina Wyler -
James Karen as Dean of Students -
William Devane as Dr. Chatham -
Bradley Whitford as Dr. Donald Ballentine
Also Starring in Vital Signs
· 42 more- Jimmy Smits Dr. David Redding
- Jane Adams Suzanne Maloney
- Mary Pat Gleason Rotunda Woman
- Adrian Pasdar Michael Chatham
- Norma Aleandro Henrietta Walker
- Wallace Langham Gant
- Laura San Giacomo Lauren Rose
- Telma Hopkins Dr. Kennan
- Grant Heslov Rick
- Perla Walter Hispanic Woman
- Lisa Jane Persky Bobby
- Jeanne Mori Billy's Nurse
- Stanley DeSantis Loan Officer
- Tim Ransom Bobby Hayes
- Matthew Thompson Billy
- Ellaraino Phone Nurse
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- Doug Robinson Competing Swimmer
- Angelo Tiffe George
- Enid Kent Vivian
- Christine Avila Non-Clown Nurse
- Myra Turley Henrietta's I.V. Nurse
- Dan Ziskie Dr. Kelly
- Jack Gwaltney Kenny Rose
- Craig Hosking Helicopter Pilot
- Seth Isler Male Resident
- Jay Arlen Jones Paramedic
- Rose Weaver Henrietta's Night Nurse
- Donna Lynn Leavy Cynthia
- Claudia Harrington Pregnant Woman
- Rob Neukirch Rita's Resident
- Billy Bacon Swimmer
- Leigh C. Kim Dr. Chen
- Steve Bean OB / GYN Intern
- Gigi Vorgan Nell (uncredited)
- Karen Fineman Julie
- Laurie Souza Mother
- Kenia Rita
- Paul Carlton Bryant Pharmacist
- Lou Saint James Reddings' Paramedic
- Joan Newlin E.R. Nurse
- Vicki Winters Hospital Employee
- Charlie Hawke Swimmer
More from Marisa Silver
More films directed by Marisa Silver: Indecency, He Said, She Said, Permanent Record and Old Enough.
Vital Signs Box Office
Vital Signs grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
Cars in Vital Signs
15 cars on screen, including the Volkswagen Rabbit I Typ 17 and the BMW 6 E24.
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Volkswagen Rabbit I Typ 17 Important role -
BMW 6 E24 Minor role -
Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1965 Ford Mustang Minor role
Vital Signs Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “生死征兆” and “Vital Signs - Un anno, una vita”.
- Also known as
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- 生死征兆
- Vital Signs - Un anno, una vita
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Vital Signs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Vital Signs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vital Signs?
Vital Signs runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Vital Signs released?
Vital Signs was released on April 13, 1990.
Who directed Vital Signs?
Vital Signs was directed by Marisa Silver.
More films by Marisa Silver Who is in the cast of Vital Signs?
Vital Signs stars Diane Lane as Gina Wyler, James Karen as Dean of Students and William Devane as Dr. Chatham, among 46 credited actors.
How much did Vital Signs make at the box office?
Vital Signs grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Does Vital Signs have a post-credit scene?
No. Vital Signs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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