The Lazarus Syndrome (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, The Lazarus Syndrome is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Jerry Thorpe, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. An adulterous newspaper reporter, who has just experienced a heart attack, pesters a doctor into investigating the questionable medical practices taking place at the hospital where both are residing.
Who’s in it. The Lazarus Syndrome stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Dr. MacArthur St. Clair, Ronald Hunter as Joe Hamill, E.G. Marshall as Dr. Mendel and Sheila Frazier as Gloria St. Clair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Lazarus Syndrome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lazarus Syndrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lazarus Syndrome tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lazarus Syndrome (1978)?
- In US, The Lazarus Syndrome is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lazarus Syndrome worth watching?
- The Lazarus Syndrome holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lazarus Syndrome?
- The Lazarus Syndrome stars Louis Gossett Jr., Ronald Hunter, E.G. Marshall, Sheila Frazier and Lara Parker.
- When was The Lazarus Syndrome released?
- The Lazarus Syndrome was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.