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Vital Signs 1990

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What is Vital Signs?

"Vital Signs" is a film that explores the challenges faced by young medical students as they progress in their studies. The story follows a group of students as they enter a significant phase of their education, where they must make important decisions about their future specializations.

Type
Film
Year
1990
Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Release date
Apr 13, 1990
Studios
20th Century Fox, CBS Entertainment Productions
Genres
Drama, Romance
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Overview

"Vital Signs" is a film that explores the challenges faced by young medical students as they progress in their studies. The story follows a group of students as they enter a significant phase of their education, where they must make important decisions about their future specializations. The students face the pressure of impressing a key figure in their medical education, the Chief of Surgery, while navigating the complexities of their daily lives and the high-stakes environment of a medical setting. The film delves into the difficulties of balancing academic and personal responsibilities, highlighting the intense demands of pursuing a career in medicine. Through this narrative, the film offers a glimpse into the lives of young medical students as they strive to succeed in their chosen field.

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Should you watch it?

“Seven medical students navigate the high-pressure third year of medical school and personal relationships.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a coming-of-age story set in medical school
  • explores the lives of seven friends navigating complex everyday lives
Keep in mind
  • described as featuring a banal script
  • noted as a coming-of-age-in-med-school film that is heavily criticized

Watch it if you are interested in a drama about students entering their third year of medical school.

The film is rated R and deals with the life-and-death area of medicine.

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When was the film Vital Signs released?

The film was released on April 13, 1990 in the US.

What is the runtime of Vital Signs?

The runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What genres does Vital Signs fall under?

It is categorized under drama and romance.

Who directed Vital Signs?

The film was directed by Marisa Silver.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Adrian Pasdar, Diane Lane, Jack Gwaltney, Laura San Giacomo, and Jane Adams.