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El señor doctor

1965 · 113 min Comedy
7.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1965
Country Mexico
Genre Comedy
Director Miguel M. Delgado
Runtime 113 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.9/10 (103 votes)

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"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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