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Article 99 is a 1992 American comedy-drama film directed by Howard Deutch and written by Ron Cutler. It was produced by Orion Pictures, and stars Ray Liotta, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Lea Thompson, John Mahoney, John C. McGinley, Keith David, Kathy Baker and Eli Wallach. The soundtrack was composed by Danny Elfman.
The plot centers on a veterans hospital where the doctors defy the bureaucratic administration in order to assist the underserved patients. The film's title supposedly refers to a legal loophole, which states that unless an illness/injury is related to military service, a veteran is not eligible for VA hospital benefits.
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Peter Morgan, a young doctor, begins a new job at Monument Heights Veterans' Hospital in Washington, D.C. The government-funded hospital is suffering from cutbacks upheld by Executive Director Dr. Henry Dreyfoos. Morgan intends to work at the hospital temporarily before starting a private practice. On his first day, Morgan finds himself out of his depth amidst the chaos. One of the patients, veteran 'Shooter' Polaski, snaps after receiving an Article 99 form, which states the hospital finds the patient ineligible for immediate treatment because the supposed ailment is not service-related. Polaski proceeds to drive through the hospital's entrance and starts a shooting rampage with his M16. A group of doctors led by Dr. Richard Sturgess is able to disarm Polaski.
