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5.0 / 10(11 votes)IMDb19701h 30mUnited Kingdom

Doctor in Trouble

Synopsis

Dr. Burke is in love with Ophelia but doesn't have time to propose to her as she leaves for a cruise to the Mediterranean. Also on board the cruise ship is an old school chum of Burke's who plays 'Dr.Dare' in a very popular TV series and who women flock to. Burke decides to join the cruise, but is first apprehended as a stowaway, and then becomes the captain's steward. For Burke, trying to talk to Ophelia is a hard enough task, but he meets some funny characters on board, such as a pools winner and a very stubborn captain.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ralph Thomas
Screenplay & Story
Jack Davies
Original Score
Eric Rogers
Original Title
Doctor in Trouble
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ralph Thomas

Screenplay & Story

Jack Davies, Richard Gordon

Original Score & Music

Eric Rogers

Director of Photography

Ernest Steward

Film Editing

Peter Boita

Producers

Betty E. Box, Ralph Thomas

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Richard Gordon

Department Leadership Roster

Ralph Thomas

Ralph Thomas

Director

Peter Boita

Editor

Betty E. Box

Producer

Ralph Thomas

Ralph Thomas

Producer

Eric Rogers

Original Music Composer

Ernest Steward

Director of Photography

Jack Davies

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor in Trouble

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Doctor in Trouble about?

Dr. Burke is in love with Ophelia but doesn't have time to propose to her as she leaves for a cruise to the Mediterranean. Also on board the cruise ship is an old school chum of Burke's who plays 'Dr.Dare' in a very popular TV series and who women flock to. Burke decides to join the cruise, but is first apprehended as a stowaway, and then becomes the captain's steward. For Burke, trying to talk to Ophelia is a hard enough task, but he meets some funny characters on board, such as a pools winner and a very stubborn captain.

Who directed Doctor in Trouble?

Doctor in Trouble was directed by Ralph Thomas.

Who stars in Doctor in Trouble?

The principal cast of Doctor in Trouble includes Leslie Phillips, Harry Secombe, James Robertson Justice, Angela Scoular, Irene Handl.

When was Doctor in Trouble released and how long is it?

Doctor in Trouble was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Doctor in Trouble?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor in Trouble was composed by Eric Rogers.

Is Doctor in Trouble based on a book or true story?

Doctor in Trouble is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Gordon".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor in Trouble?

Doctor in Trouble holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).