slaytonf Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 George C. Scott in his full form, disillusioned, self-pitying, idealistic, vulnerable, hard-headed and clear-sighted. Maybe it's not his best performance (though right now I can't think of any better) but I guess it's my second favorite. It's certainly Diana Rigg's best role in a movie. What's in the movie? Nothing much, take-over by protesting mob, death by medical mistake, professional misconduct, staff sex in hospital rooms, serial killer at large, usual stuff. Amidst all, meditation over how to live your life, what to turn your back on, what to face, who's guilty of what. Does the movie cop-out in the end? Yes it does, and no it doesn't. Problem is, one person can only do one thing, so sticking to one thing means you don't to another. Somebody said something about that once. . . . The Hospital (1971), tonight 8 p. m., Pacific Time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LsDoorMat Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Well, it's not that rare. MovieCollectorOH's database says it has been shown 17 times, with the last time being September 2020. But still, worth a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Thanks for the heads up! I haven't seen the film in years. Scott was great in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaytonf Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, LsDoorMat said: Well, it's not that rare. MovieCollectorOH's database says it has been shown 17 times, with the last time being September 2020. But still, worth a watch. Guess I think the movie can't be seen enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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