chance." Eli's bedside manner is a perfect example for Jack. Jack's cancer is treated and cured, but June dies. The experience changes Jack forever. When he returns to work, he begins to teach new medical interns about the importance of showing compassion and sensitivity towards their patients, which in turn will make them better doctors. Jack puts the interns in patient gowns, assigns them various illnesses and orders all the tests for them to "feel" the experience that they will soon put their patients through. Cast William Hurt as Dr. Jack McKee Christine Lahti as Anne McKee Elizabeth Perkins as June Ellis Mandy Patinkin as Dr. Murray Kaplan Adam Arkin as Dr. Eli Bloomfield Charlie Korsmo as Nicky McKee Wendy Crewson as Dr. Leslie Abbott Zakes Mokae as Dr. Charles Reed (uncredited) Production Warren Beatty was originally announced for the lead role but left over creative differences with the director. William Hurt replaced him, reteaming with Haines again after their 1986 film Children of a Lesser God. Reception The movie gained positive reviews. Based on 18 reviews, it holds a favorable 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of January 2023. Box office The movie was a modest box office success, grossing $38 million in the US. Award (nominations) Young Artist Award for Best Family Feature Film – Drama References External links 1991 drama films 1991 films American drama films Films about cancer Films about surgeons Films directed by Randa Haines Films scored by Michael Convertino Films set in hospitals Touchstone Pictures films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films