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The title Article 99 refers to a fictional legal loophole which states that American veterans cannot be treated in VA hospitals unless their illnesses are related to their military service. The pinchp... read more read more...enny administrator of a Kansas City hospital intends to follow this proviso to the letter, while his irreverent staff does everything it can to circumvent rules and red tape. When freewheeling surgeon Ray Liotta is fired for exhibiting traces of humanity, the patients stage a revolt. Playing a new medico, Kiefer Sutherland also stars. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Howard Deutch

Release Date: March 13, 1992

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DVD Release Date: September 16, 2003

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  • June 8, 2009
    Wasnt bad, I thought it would be alot better considering the cast. Loved when Keifer donned the floppy hat as his father did in M.A.S.H
  • March 31, 2008
    A very entertaining film about the innovative means by which doctors in a veterans hospital try and actually help the patients,while being thwarted by bureaucratic red tape at every turn.
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    December 24, 2007
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    If you haven't seen this movie then I recommend it, kinda like a modern day M*A*S*H, but instead of a far off distant country the war is right here at home, as a group of doctors have to break every rule in the book to defeat a corrupt system and get America's war veterans the tr... read moreeatment they deserve.
  • November 17, 2008
    Though an olderr movie, sadly it still reflects the inadequate care our Vets still recieve today in our VA Hospitals today.
  • January 13, 2008
    I was an army brat so I appreciated this movie since the goverment *does* work this way. However, I also work in a hospital and I realize there are rules for a reason. This movie was very idealistic and I can't believe no one got locked up for some of the stunts they pulled.

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Steve Crum
October 15, 2004
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

It tries to be satirical and valiant, but doesn't quite get there.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
July 18, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Scores some good points with its moral condemnation of an institution that puts saving money ahead of saving lives. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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March 26, 2009
Variety

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Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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March 13, 1992
Entertainment Weekly

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Emanuel Levy
June 19, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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