Doctor in Love
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Synopsis
Doctors Burke and Hare leave the confines of St Swithins for the world of general practice, stopping off on the way as patients at the Foulness Anti-cold Unit. Hare then takes up a position as junior in a well-healed G.P.'s surgery while Burke continues to sow his doctorial wild oats.
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Top Cast
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Michael Craig
Dr. Richard Hare
Virginia Maskell
Dr. Nicola Barrington
Leslie Phillips
Dr. Tony Burke
James Robertson Justice
Sir Lancelot Spratt
Nicholas Phipps
Dr. Clive Cardew
Carole Lesley
Miss Kitten Strudwick
John Le Mesurier
Dr. Mincing
Joan Sims
Dawn
Reginald Beckwith
Wildewinde
Liz Fraser
Leonora
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Lady Spratt
Fenella Fielding
Mrs. Tadwich
Irene Handl
Professor MacRitchie
Esma Cannon
Rafia Woman (uncredited)
Ronnie Stevens
Mr. Harold Green
Nicholas Parsons
Dr. Hinxman
Sheila Hancock
Librarian (uncredited)
Rosalind Knight
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Phipps
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Doctor in Love
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Nicholas Phipps, Richard Gordon
Bruce Montgomery
Ernest Steward
Alfred Roome
Betty E. Box
Department Leadership Roster
Betty E. Box
Producer
Nicholas Phipps
Screenplay
Ralph Thomas
Director
Ernest Steward
Director of Photography
Alfred Roome
Editor
Bruce Montgomery
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor in Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor in Love about?
Doctors Burke and Hare leave the confines of St Swithins for the world of general practice, stopping off on the way as patients at the Foulness Anti-cold Unit. Hare then takes up a position as junior in a well-healed G.P.'s surgery while Burke continues to sow his doctorial wild oats.
Who directed Doctor in Love?
Doctor in Love was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in Doctor in Love?
The principal cast of Doctor in Love includes Michael Craig, Virginia Maskell, Leslie Phillips, James Robertson Justice, Nicholas Phipps.
When was Doctor in Love released and how long is it?
Doctor in Love was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor in Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor in Love was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
Is Doctor in Love based on a book or true story?
Doctor in Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Gordon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor in Love?
Doctor in Love holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).