Doctor in Distress 1963
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Doctor in Distress" (1963).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 30, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- The Rank Organisation
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 16 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- The Rank Organisation
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Doctor in Distress" (1963).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Doctor in Distress.
Year: 1963.
Genre: British comedy.
Director: Ralph Thomas.
Stars: Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice, Samantha Eggar.
Series Info: Fifth of seven films in the "Doctor" series.
Plot:
Focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt (Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis).
Sir Lancelot is an eternal bachelor.
Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist, Iris Marchant.
He becomes distressed and turns to Simon for help.
Simon Sparrow is a senior doctor at fictional Hampden Cross Hospital.
Simon is in love with aspiring actress Delia.
Simon sends Sir Lancelot to a nature cure clinic to help him lose weight.
Sir Lancelot cannot get
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Doctor in Distress worth watching?
Doctor in Distress holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Doctor in Distress and when was it released?
Doctor in Distress is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 1963. Release status: Released.
Who directed Doctor in Distress?
Doctor in Distress was directed by Ralph Thomas.
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