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Playing God (1997)

R · 1997-10-17 · 1h 34m · EN
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Joining this deadly underworld was easy. But getting out...deadly!

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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Andy WilsonDirector
Budget
$12M
Box office
$4.2M

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David DuchovnyDavid DuchovnyDr. Eugene SandsTimothy HuttonTimothy HuttonRaymond BlossomAngelina JolieAngelina JolieClaireMichael MasseeMichael MasseeGageStacey TravisStacey TravisNurseBob JenningsBob JenningsDr. CliffordPeter StormarePeter StormareVladimirJohn HawkesJohn HawkesFlickTracey WalterTracey WalterJimAndrew TiernanAndrew TiernanCyrilGary DourdanGary DourdanYatesWill StewartWill StewartPerry

Keywords

DrugsLos angeles, californiaDrug addictionFbiSurgeonGang warDrug addict

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityDrugs · Los Angeles California · Drug AddictionDialogue densityDramaPacingActionEmotional intensityGang WarDirector preference392534

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What is Playing God about?

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.

How long is Playing God?

Playing God has a runtime of 94 minutes.

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