Movie

Doctor in Distress

“It's that incurable 'DOCTOR' team in their NEWEST and SAUCIEST!”

★ 6.3(16)19631h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Ralph Thomas
Release date: 1963-07-30
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Rank Organisation
Part of: The Doctor Collection

About Doctor in Distress

Doctor in Distress is a 1963 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Ralph Thomas, starring Dirk Bogarde, Samantha Eggar and James Robertson Justice. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor in Distress in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Dr. Simon Sparrow

Samantha Eggar

Delia Mallory

James Robertson Justice

Sir Lancelot Spratt

Donald Houston

Major Tommy Ffrench

Barbara Murray

Iris Merchant

Dennis Price

Dr. Blacker

Mylène Demongeot

Sonja Stromberg / Helga Stromberg

Jill Adams

Genevieve Milton

Timothy Bateson

Mr. Holly

Jessie Evans

Mrs. Parry

Fenella Fielding

Passenger on Train

Frank Finlay

Corsetiere

Themes & keywords

hospitaldoctor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor in Distress in Netherlands?+

Doctor in Distress is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Netherlands. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Doctor in Distress on Netflix?+

Doctor in Distress is not on Netflix in Netherlands right now.

How long is Doctor in Distress?+

Doctor in Distress has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor in Distress?+

Doctor in Distress stars Dirk Bogarde, Samantha Eggar, James Robertson Justice, Donald Houston and Barbara Murray.

When did Doctor in Distress come out?+

Doctor in Distress is a 1963 movie directed by Ralph Thomas.

What genre is Doctor in Distress?+

Doctor in Distress is Comedy film.

Who directed Doctor in Distress?+

Doctor in Distress was directed by Ralph Thomas.