Doctors' Wives
“Doctors' Wives have everything. Except husbands.”
Synopsis
The wives of several high-powered doctors feel neglected due to their husbands' focus on their careers, so they embark on a regimen of sex, drugs and booze.
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Dyan Cannon
Lorrie
Richard Crenna
Pete Brennan
Gene Hackman
Dave Randolph
Carroll O'Connor
Joe Gray
Rachel Roberts
Della Randolph
Janice Rule
Amy Brennan
Diana Sands
Helen Straughn
Cara Williams
Maggie Gray
Richard Anderson
D.A. Douglas
Ralph Bellamy
Jake Porter
John Colicos
Mort Dellman
George Gaynes
Paul McGill
Marian McCargo
Elaine McGill
Anthony Costello
Mike Traynor
Kristina Holland
Sybil Carter
Scott Brady
Sgt.Malloy
Mark Jenkins
Lew Saunders
Vincent Van Lynn
Barney Harris
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Taradash
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Doctors' Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
Daniel Taradash, Frank Slaughter
Elmer Bernstein
Charles Lang
Carl Kress
M.J. Frankovich
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
Daniel Taradash
Screenplay
M.J. Frankovich
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Carl Kress
Editor
Lyle R. Wheeler
Production Design
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctors' Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctors' Wives about?
The wives of several high-powered doctors feel neglected due to their husbands' focus on their careers, so they embark on a regimen of sex, drugs and booze.
Who directed Doctors' Wives?
Doctors' Wives was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in Doctors' Wives?
The principal cast of Doctors' Wives includes Dyan Cannon, Richard Crenna, Gene Hackman, Carroll O'Connor, Rachel Roberts.
When was Doctors' Wives released and how long is it?
Doctors' Wives was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctors' Wives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctors' Wives was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is Doctors' Wives based on a book or true story?
Doctors' Wives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Slaughter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctors' Wives?
Doctors' Wives holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).