El señor doctor
Dr. Simón, a respected provincial physician, finds his reputation and tranquil existence jeopardized by a single absurd incident. His attempt to conceal a minor professional blunder sets off a chain reaction of misunderstandings, ensnaring neighbors, patients, and even local authorities in a whirlwind of farce. The more desperately he clings to his facade of infallibility, the deeper he sinks into a comedy of errors where each lie breeds another, more ridiculous one. It's a tale of how one little white lie can snowball into a catastrophe, threatening to dismantle the carefully constructed life of a man who valued dignity above all else.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Miguel M. Delgado |
| Runtime | 113 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.9/10 (103 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
"El señor doctor" is a classic farce that expertly dissects the perils of pride and the fragility of social standing. The film's humor stems from the relatable panic of a man watching his meticulously ordered world unravel due to a single mistake.
What lingers after the laughter is a sharp, timeless observation about the weight of reputation and the absurd lengths we go to preserve it. A charming snapshot of mid-century comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Miguel M. Delgado
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🎭 Cast
Cantinflas
Salvador Medina / Chava
Marta Romero
Laura Villanueva
Miguel Ángel Álvarez
Dr. Miguel Villanueva
Prudencia Grifell
Señora Martínez
Wolf Ruvinskis
Papá de Beto
Guillermo Zetina
Dr. Marín
Tony Carbajal
Dr. Pablo Montero
Pepito Velázquez
Beto
Carlos Riquelme
Administrador del hospital
Rosa Elena Durgel
Mamá de Beto
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