Doctor in Distress
“It's that incurable 'DOCTOR' team in their NEWEST and SAUCIEST!”
Synopsis
"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist Iris Marchant, he becomes very distressed and turns to Simon for help. Simon, who now is a senior doctor at fictional Hampden Cross Hospital and hopelessly in love with aspiring actress Delia, sends him to a nature cure clinic in a vain attempt to help him lose weight, but Sir Lancelot can't get Iris off his mind and has her followed, first by a private investigator and eventually by himself. When he finally proposes, she rejects him and marries an old army major, which distresses Sir Lancelot even more.
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Doctor in Distress ≣ 1963 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-10
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Dirk Bogarde
Dr. Simon Sparrow
Samantha Eggar
Delia Mallory
James Robertson Justice
Sir Lancelot Spratt
Donald Houston
Major Tommy Ffrench
Barbara Murray
Iris Merchant
Dennis Price
Dr. Blacker
Mylène Demongeot
Sonja Stromberg / Helga Stromberg
Jill Adams
Genevieve Milton
Timothy Bateson
Mr. Holly
Jessie Evans
Mrs. Parry
Fenella Fielding
Passenger on Train
Frank Finlay
Corsetiere
Derek Fowlds
Gillibrand
Michael Flanders
Mr. Bradby
Pauline Jameson
Ward Sister Bond
Bill Kerr
Australian Sailor
Ann Lynn
Mrs. Mary Whittaker
Joe Robinson
Sonja's Boyfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Phipps, Ronald Scott Thorn
- Original Score
- Norrie Paramor
- Original Title
- Doctor in Distress
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Nicholas Phipps, Ronald Scott Thorn
Norrie Paramor
Ernest Steward
Alfred Roome
Betty E. Box
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Thomas
Director
Nicholas Phipps
Screenplay
Ronald Scott Thorn
Screenplay
Betty E. Box
Producer
Ernest Steward
Director of Photography
Alfred Roome
Editor
Norrie Paramor
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor in Distress
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What is Doctor in Distress about?
"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist Iris Marchant, he becomes very distressed and turns to Simon for help. Simon, who now is a senior doctor at fictional Hampden Cross Hospital and hopelessly in love with aspiring actress Delia, sends him to a nature cure clinic in a vain attempt to help him lose weight, but Sir Lancelot can't get Iris off his mind and has her followed, first by a private investigator and eventually by himself. When he finally proposes, she rejects him and marries an old army major, which distresses Sir Lancelot even more.
Who directed Doctor in Distress?
Doctor in Distress was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in Doctor in Distress?
The principal cast of Doctor in Distress includes Dirk Bogarde, Samantha Eggar, James Robertson Justice, Donald Houston, Barbara Murray.
When was Doctor in Distress released and how long is it?
Doctor in Distress was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor in Distress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor in Distress was composed by Norrie Paramor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor in Distress?
Doctor in Distress holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).