It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
“Based on the James Herriot stories”
Synopsis
Based on James Herriot's books about life as a 1930s veterinarian in Yorkshire, John Alderson plays the kindly doctor who ministers to animals in this enjoyable family film. Sequel to the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small.
Top Cast
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John Alderton
James Herriot
Colin Blakely
Siegfried Farnon
Lisa Harrow
Helen Herriot
Bill Maynard
Hinchcliffe
Richard Pearson
Granville Bennett
Paul Shelley
Richard Carmody
John Barrett
Crump
Rosemary Martin
Mrs. Dalby
Philip Stone
Jack Almond
Raymond Francis
Colonel Bosworth
May Warden
Mrs. Tompkins
Liz Smith
Mrs. Dodds
Christine Hargreaves
Mrs. Butterworth
Martin Whiteley
Bamford Boy
Clifford Kershaw
Kendall
Leslie Sarony
Kirby
Gwen Nelson
Mrs. Kirby
Kevin Moreton
William Dalby
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Till
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Plater
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Till
Alan Plater
Laurie Johnson
Arthur Ibbetson
Margaret Matheson
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Plater
Writer
Margaret Matheson
Producer
Eric Till
Director
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Laurie Johnson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
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What is It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet about?
Based on James Herriot's books about life as a 1930s veterinarian in Yorkshire, John Alderson plays the kindly doctor who ministers to animals in this enjoyable family film. Sequel to the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small.
Who directed It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet?
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet was directed by Eric Till.
Who stars in It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet?
The principal cast of It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet includes John Alderton, Colin Blakely, Lisa Harrow, Bill Maynard, Richard Pearson.
When was It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet released and how long is it?
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet was composed by Laurie Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet?
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).