“Coma” is a 1978 American thriller film directed by Michael Crichton and starring Geneviève Bujold, Michael Douglas, and Richard Widmark. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Robin Cook and follows a young doctor, Susan Wheeler (Geneviève Bujold), who discovers that patients at her hospital are being deliberately put into comas for organ harvesting. With the help of her boyfriend, fellow doctor Mark Bellows (Michael Douglas), she investigates the conspiracy and risks her own life to expose it.
The film was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews for its suspenseful plot, strong performances, and social commentary on the medical industry. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Art Direction and Best Sound, and has since become a cult classic in the thriller genre.
| Directed by | Michael Crichton |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Martin Erlichman |
| Screenplay by | Michael Crichton |
| Based on | Coma by Robin Cook |
| Starring | Geneviève Bujold |
| Music by | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | Victor J. Kemper |
| Edited by | David Bretherton |
| Color process | Metrocolor |
| Production company |
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
| Release date | January 6, 1978 |
| Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Box office | $50 million |