Emergency Hospital (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1956, Emergency Hospital is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lee Sholem, running about 82 minutes. “STOP THIS MANIAC! HE MENACES WOMEN IN A THRILL-CROWDED CITY OF VIOLENCE AND LUST!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. About the lives and loves of the staff of an emergency hospital as reflected in a single frenetic night of business-as-usual.
Who’s in it. Emergency Hospital stars Walter Reed as Police Sgt. Paul Arnold, Margaret Lindsay as Dr. Janet Carey, John Archer as Dr. Ellis and Byron Palmer as Ben Caldwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Emergency Hospital sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emergency Hospital page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emergency Hospital tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emergency Hospital (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emergency Hospital change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emergency Hospital worth watching?
- Emergency Hospital holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Emergency Hospital?
- Emergency Hospital stars Walter Reed, Margaret Lindsay, John Archer, Byron Palmer and Rita Johnson.
- When was Emergency Hospital released?
- Emergency Hospital was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.
