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Damaged Care

  • TV Movie
  • 20022002
  • PGPG
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Damaged Care (2002)
  • Drama
The story of Dr. Linda Peeno (Laura Dern), a woman pushed to the edge, risking her career and family to punish the ruthless companies who valued profit over human life.The story of Dr. Linda Peeno (Laura Dern), a woman pushed to the edge, risking her career and family to punish the ruthless companies who valued profit over human life.The story of Dr. Linda Peeno (Laura Dern), a woman pushed to the edge, risking her career and family to punish the ruthless companies who valued profit over human life.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
285
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  • Director
    • Harry Winer
  • Writer
    • Ilene Chaiken
  • Stars
    • Laura Dern
    • James Le Gros
    • Regina King
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  • Director
    • Harry Winer
  • Writer
    • Ilene Chaiken
  • Stars
    • Laura Dern
    • James Le Gros
    • Regina King
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    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Linda Peenoas Linda Peeno
    James Le Gros
    James Le Gros
    • Doug Peenoas Doug Peeno
    Regina King
    Regina King
    • Cheryl Griffithas Cheryl Griffith
    Suki Kaiser
    Suki Kaiser
    • Dawn Duboseas Dawn Dubose
    David James Lewis
    David James Lewis
    • Dr. Avery Principleas Dr. Avery Principle
    • (as David Lewis)
    Jewel Staite
    Jewel Staite
    • Bryanna (15-20 years)as Bryanna (15-20 years)
    Michelle Clunie
    Michelle Clunie
    • Gemma Coombsas Gemma Coombs
    David Parker
    • Ted Leopoldas Ted Leopold
    William B. Davis
    William B. Davis
    • Dr. Sam Verbushas Dr. Sam Verbush
    Robert Wisden
    Robert Wisden
    • Andrew McCulloughas Andrew McCullough
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Paul Sheinbergas Paul Sheinberg
    Michael St. John Smith
    Michael St. John Smith
    • Craig J. Trigoboffas Craig J. Trigoboff
    Larry Musser
    Larry Musser
    • Glenn J. Waldmanas Glenn J. Waldman
    Connor Widdows
    Connor Widdows
    • Bryan Peenoas Bryan Peeno
    Jessica Lucas
    Jessica Lucas
    • Tasha Peenoas Tasha Peeno
    Hiro Kanagawa
    Hiro Kanagawa
    • Dr. Kitanoas Dr. Kitano
    Michael David Simms
    • Dr. David Scarwoodas Dr. David Scarwood
    Arnie Walters
    Arnie Walters
    • Judgeas Judge
    • Director
      • Harry Winer
    • Writer
      • Ilene Chaiken
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    A Compelling and True Story
    "Damaged Care" is an often-poignant, always compelling look at the true story of HMO whistle-blower Dr. Linda Peeno.

    Laura Dern's portrayal of a somewhat naive and vulnerable Linda Peeno is outstanding, with excellent supporting work from a solid cast. (One odd bit of miscasting is James LeGros as her husband, Doug. Inches shorter -- and looking ten years younger -- LeGros' character seems no match for Laura Dern's Linda. It might have worked better for LeGros and to switch roles with Adam Arkin, who did a fine, if thankless, turn as a health-claims lawyer.) Michelle Clunie gave a good performance in the interesting minor role of Linda's antagonistic secretary, Gemma, along with Suki Kaiser's underplayed (how could it be otherwise?) Dawn Dubose.

    The lovely, haunting musical score and poetic narration cleanly underline and enhance this well-written, well-acted drama. Beyond that, the clear and present dangers of HMO practices that "Damaged Care" warns about are all too real. That alone would make this a must-see movie of 2002, though it offers much more.

    Look for this one in the Emmy nominations.
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    • Jun 5, 2002

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    • Release date
      • May 26, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Negligencia médica
    • Filming locations
      • Canada
    • Production companies
      • Winer Company
      • Paramount Network Television Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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