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Doctor in Distress

1963 · 102 min Comedy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

"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.

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Year 1963
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director Ralph Thomas
Runtime 102 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (15 votes)

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This entry in the classic British series delivers its signature dry wit, poking fun at the vulnerabilities of authority figures. The plot thrives on the humorous contrast between professional dignity and personal turmoil, creating a series of charmingly awkward situations.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of gentle amusement and affection for its characters. It's a comedy that finds its humor in human folly rather than loud gags, offering a pleasant and undemanding escape. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ralph Thomas

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