Doctor in Distress
"It's that incurable 'DOCTOR' team in their NEWEST and SAUCIEST!"
Originally released in 1963. Doctor in Distress is a comedy film. directed by Ralph Thomas.
Starring Dirk Bogarde, Samantha Eggar, and James Robertson Justice
Synopsis
"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist Iris Marchant, he becomes very distressed and turns to Simon for help. Simon, who now is a senior doctor at fictional Hampden Cross Hospital and hopelessly in love with aspiring actress Delia, sends him to a nature cure clinic in a vain attempt to help him lose weight, but Sir Lancelot can't get Iris off his mind and has her followed, first by a private investigator and eventually by himself. When he finally proposes, she rejects him and marries an old army major, which distresses Sir Lancelot even more.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Dr. Simon Sparrow
Samantha Eggar
as Delia Mallory
James Robertson Justice
as Sir Lancelot Spratt
Donald Houston
as Major Tommy Ffrench
Barbara Murray
as Iris Merchant
Dennis Price
as Dr. Blacker
Mylène Demongeot
as Sonja Stromberg / Helga Stromberg
Jill Adams
as Genevieve Milton
Timothy Bateson
as Mr. Holly
Jessie Evans
as Mrs. Parry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor in Distress about?
"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir L...
Who directed Doctor in Distress?
Doctor in Distress was directed by Ralph Thomas.
How long is Doctor in Distress?
Doctor in Distress has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Doctor in Distress released?
Doctor in Distress was released on July 30, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doctor in Distress?
The main cast of Doctor in Distress includes Dirk Bogarde, Samantha Eggar, James Robertson Justice, Donald Houston, Barbara Murray.