The Flying Doctor
Synopsis
The real-life Flying Medical Association of Australia was the inspiration for the box-office hit The Flying Doctor. Hollywood's Charles Farrell is cast as "sundowner" Sandy Nelson, who aspires to tend to the sick in the Austrian outback. He gets his chance when he joins the F.M.A., taking aviation training to become a "flying doctor." Nelson proves his mettle during a medical emergency, in which he's required to ship supplies to a remote, desolate and virtually impenetrable region. The Flying Doctor was also the title of a late 1950s series, again based on the exploits of the F.M.A. and again featuring an American screen favorite (Richard Denning) in the lead.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miles Mander
- Original Title
- The Flying Doctor
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miles Mander
Department Leadership Roster
Miles Mander
Director
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What is The Flying Doctor about?
The real-life Flying Medical Association of Australia was the inspiration for the box-office hit The Flying Doctor. Hollywood's Charles Farrell is cast as "sundowner" Sandy Nelson, who aspires to tend to the sick in the Austrian outback. He gets his chance when he joins the F.M.A., taking aviation training to become a "flying doctor." Nelson proves his mettle during a medical emergency, in which he's required to ship supplies to a remote, desolate and virtually impenetrable region. The Flying Doctor was also the title of a late 1950s series, again based on the exploits of the F.M.A. and again featuring an American screen favorite (Richard Denning) in the lead.
Who directed The Flying Doctor?
The Flying Doctor was directed by Miles Mander.
Who stars in The Flying Doctor?
The principal cast of The Flying Doctor includes Not specified.
When was The Flying Doctor released and how long is it?
The Flying Doctor was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.