The Hospital

The Hospital is a 1971 black comedy film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring George C. Scott as Dr. Herbert Bock. The script was written by Paddy Chayefsky, who was awarded the 1972 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (at that time qualified as "Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced"). The film tells the story of life in a teaching hospital in Manhattan and centers ... more

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  • Dec 14, 1971

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  • 1 h 43 min

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Arthur Hiller

Arthur Hiller, O.C. (born 22 November 1923) is a Canadian film director. His filmography includes 33 major studio releases, including the 1970 film Love Story. Hiller was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and graduated from University College, University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947,...

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