The Unwilling Doctor
Toubib el affia
Synopsis
Adaptation of Molière's play of the same name. The story revolves around a wife who plays a trick on her husband to get revenge on him, by agreeing with some men to beat him as he beat her, put him in an awkward situation, and pretend to be a doctor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Jacques
- Original Title
- Toubib el affia
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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What is The Unwilling Doctor about?
Adaptation of Molière's play of the same name. The story revolves around a wife who plays a trick on her husband to get revenge on him, by agreeing with some men to beat him as he beat her, put him in an awkward situation, and pretend to be a doctor.
Who directed The Unwilling Doctor?
The Unwilling Doctor was directed by Henry Jacques.
Who stars in The Unwilling Doctor?
The principal cast of The Unwilling Doctor includes Mohamed Al Tabai, Kamal Al-Shennawi.
When was The Unwilling Doctor released and how long is it?
The Unwilling Doctor was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.