Dr. Shagetz
“Meet Dr. Shagetz, a terrifying medical genius”
Synopsis
Passing through a small town, two young hippie couples stumble upon a town where the old folks all act strange and even stranger things are happening at the local clinic. Filming was completed in 1973 but this original version of the film was barely released two years later under several different titles. It was shot as God Bless Grandpa and Grandma but posters were made for the titles Dr. Shagetz and God Bless Dr. Shagetz, with the "Bless" crossed over and replaced with "Damn."
Top Cast
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James Keach
Christopher Fuller
Michele Marsh
Julie
Robert Walker Jr.
Mike Segal
Doria Cook-Nelson
Linda
Dean Jagger
Dr. Shagetz
Dabbs Greer
Lyle Phelps
Lurene Tuttle
Mildred Phelps
Regis Toomey
Doc Hooper
Margo Farrar
Clarissa
Hope Summers
Alice Wylie
Richard Hale
Lester Wylie
E.J. André
Earl
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Vernon Patterson
Harvey Parry
Howard Roscoe
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Spiegel, Peter S. Traynor
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Spiegel, Richard Benson
- Original Title
- Dr. Shagetz
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Spiegel, Peter S. Traynor
Larry Spiegel, Richard Benson, Royce D. Applegate
William D. Sklar, Peter S. Traynor
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Spiegel
Director
Peter S. Traynor
Director
Larry Spiegel
Screenplay
Richard Benson
Screenplay
William D. Sklar
Producer
Peter S. Traynor
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Shagetz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dr. Shagetz about?
Passing through a small town, two young hippie couples stumble upon a town where the old folks all act strange and even stranger things are happening at the local clinic. Filming was completed in 1973 but this original version of the film was barely released two years later under several different titles. It was shot as God Bless Grandpa and Grandma but posters were made for the titles Dr. Shagetz and God Bless Dr. Shagetz, with the "Bless" crossed over and replaced with "Damn."
Who directed Dr. Shagetz?
Dr. Shagetz was directed by Larry Spiegel, Peter S. Traynor .
Who stars in Dr. Shagetz?
The principal cast of Dr. Shagetz includes James Keach, Michele Marsh, Robert Walker Jr., Doria Cook-Nelson, Dean Jagger.
When was Dr. Shagetz released and how long is it?
Dr. Shagetz was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dr. Shagetz?
Dr. Shagetz holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).